pci-e 6 pin power to 2 molex?

Lucas Kaser

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Jun 18, 2014
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So I recently ordered a second graphics card, and since my psu only has 1 6 pin power, I use a molex to 6 pin adapter to add a second one. The adapter consists of 2 molex plugs that come together to form a 6 pin. However, I assumed that both molex would need to be plugged in in order for me to power the graphics card. I couldnt easily reach two molex, due to the adapter being pretty short, so I plugged one in and thought "maybe this will work". I turned it on, and to this moment its still running. My question is, is it safe to run my card with one molex plugged in, or does it depend on the card, or power its currently drawing, or what?
 
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It is bad because the card will be underpowered. You better plug in that other one or you can...


It is bad because the card will be underpowered. You better plug in that other one or you can face problems.
 
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