gpu power connector help needed

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I just got a evga gtx 1070 and I received a power connector which is 2x6+1 female to 1 8 pin male which connects to the gpu. The problem I'm having is that the 8 pin part doesnt fit into the gpu socket, it just slides halfway in and doesnt click. I can use my psu 6+1 instead but I wanna know why they included a 2x6+1 to 8 pin connector. Does this gpu require more power? If i just use a single 6+1 connector from the cpu wil it bottleneck or soemthing pls help I'm new to this computer stuff
 
Solution


dont use adapters if you psu has the proper pcie cables


ALL pcie slots in a card must be populated



explain what you mean by "2x6+1 "


do you mean this...

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dont use adapters if you psu has the proper pcie cables


ALL pcie slots in a card must be populated



explain what you mean by "2x6+1 "


do you mean this:

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Solution


he means exactly that and his cable adapter is like this:

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that is not logical

that is 6-pin female to dual 8-pin

and should NEVER be used