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2-6 pin connectors branched or seperate run from power supply for my video card?

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September 24, 2014 10:41:57 AM

I have a Corsair CX750 modular PSU. When connecting to my video card that requires two 6pin connectors, is it ok to use one run from the PSU to the 2 branched 6 pin connectors, or should I use one 6 pin connector on two separate runs from the power supply?

Just want to make sure I am not limiting power to my card by using one run with two connectors.

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September 24, 2014 10:57:38 AM

One run with two connectors is fine.
They are designed to simplify cabling.
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September 24, 2014 11:02:08 AM

Corsairs only have 1 12v buss, so you are fine.

Power supplies with more than 1 bus might be a problem if the bus you are using, is too low power.

The 2 plugs are to pull power from 2 different rails.
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September 24, 2014 12:55:00 PM

Thanks for the responses. It helps narrow down the root of my problem. I have a Dell XPS 8500, i7-3770, 8 gigs ram, standard setup, but I replaced the PSU with the CX750(it was on sale) and a new video card (R9 270x 4gb)

Lately when playing Tera, it has been restarting. No Blue Screen, just a restart. After reading many threads here, it is most likely a PSU issue, or the video card. I checked heat on the card when running the game and it stays under 70c on full load. Maybe the PSU is bad. Its hard to tell what the problem is.
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September 24, 2014 1:00:45 PM

If your problem happens with just one game, I suspect that the game needs a patch.
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