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How do I know if I have a power supply using 6 and 8 pin connectors?
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Look for a cable that has either 2x3 holes in it or 2x4 holes in it. Something like this:
http://techreport.com/r.x/psus-0907/pcie-connectors.jpg
There are 6-pin cables, 8 pin cables, and 6-pin cables with two extra holes that can optionally be used for the cable to be used as an eight-pin. If you're looking to upgrade parts, look up your power supply to see if you're getting enough wattage/ amperage to add more parts.
http://techreport.com/r.x/psus-0907/pcie-connectors.jpg
There are 6-pin cables, 8 pin cables, and 6-pin cables with two extra holes that can optionally be used for the cable to be used as an eight-pin. If you're looking to upgrade parts, look up your power supply to see if you're getting enough wattage/ amperage to add more parts.
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