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How many cables do I need to y GPU?

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  • Sapphire
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July 26, 2014 12:17:36 AM

I am buying a Sapphire R9 290 TRI-OX and it requires a 6 pin and 8 pin power connecter. I have a 850W PSU that comes with 2 pci cables each having two 6+2 connecters. My question is do I use 1 cable with both of the connecters or do I use 2 cables and 1 connecter each.

I am also going to overclock, so would it make a difference?

Thanks,
Luke

Edit: I know how to use the connecters, what I was really wondering was whether I have to use both cables

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July 26, 2014 12:18:58 AM

You use 6 of the pins from one of the 6+2s (leave the 2 unplugged) for the 6 pin connector. For the 8 pin connector you use all the pins from the other 6+2.
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July 26, 2014 12:23:19 AM

you can use;

one 8 pin and one 6+2 pin but only use the 6, the two separate get left out.

two 6+2 pins and leave out one 2 pin from the 6

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