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Where to get an 8 pin to 6 pin PCIE cable

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June 19, 2014 1:27:39 PM

My gpu needs two 6 pin pcie cables, but my psu only came with one 8 pin to 6 pin connector, so i need another one, as the CPU has another 8 pin connector to support it, but i cannot find any of the cables i need

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June 19, 2014 2:32:42 PM

Be careful when looking for pcie converter cables. The last generation PSU and GPUs usually supported a single 8 Pin. If your new card requires the newer 6x2 or even 8x2 in some cases, you will need to check if the amperage and voltage under load is supported by your PSU. Otherwise, your GPU will run sub-optimally, and can throw you a few BSODs for memory errors. Make sure you check the power requirements for your card first and see if your old PSU can handle the load.
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June 20, 2014 12:56:32 AM

cjkupers said:
Be careful when looking for pcie converter cables. The last generation PSU and GPUs usually supported a single 8 Pin. If your new card requires the newer 6x2 or even 8x2 in some cases, you will need to check if the amperage and voltage under load is supported by your PSU. Otherwise, your GPU will run sub-optimally, and can throw you a few BSODs for memory errors. Make sure you check the power requirements for your card first and see if your old PSU can handle the load.


hi thanks for the reply, my psu has got two of the same outputs, but only came with one wire, its second hand so my guess is that my friend that i got it off has the second wire in his computer, i just need to know where i could find a replacement
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