I'm having some trouble connecting my power supply to my GPU. The 6 pins fit perfectly, but the additional 2 pins have a little plastic piece that seems to block the entry into the power supply. I read online that this may be normal, but I'm not sure. The plastic piece actually has a slot for the GPU, which in my case is an RX 7800 XT. However, it doesn't seem to fit into my PSU, which is a Corsair RM850e. Just to clarify, my GPU requires 2x8 pins. One connection has a 6+2 setup going into a solid piece that should connect to the PSU, while the other side is a 6+2 with both ends, and it looks like the PSU won't accept that one. Any advice?
2 Answers
You need to use the labeled solid piece for the PSU. That’s the correct way to connect it. It sounds like the setup is a bit different from what you might expect, but just follow the manual, and you should be fine!
It sounds like you might have the connector in backwards. The 6+2 side is designed to go into the GPU, while the solid piece should plug into the PSU. Double-check that!
Both sides are indeed 6+2. I could connect the PSU using a 12V 2x6 cable instead, right? Would that work?
I agree. I checked my manual, and it states that the split ends should only be on one side. It's how mine works with the 750e PSU too.