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[Solved] What's the difference between 6-pin and 6+2-pin power connectors?

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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Produ [...] 6817139005

It says it has "two 6+2-pin" power connectors. Is that the same as two 6-pin ones?

http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/pcie6plus2.jpg

Thats a 6+2 pin connector, the extra two can be used so that it acts as an 8pin if the card needs it or they can be left unplugged and it is just a normal 6 pin.
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http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/pcie6plus2.jpg

Thats a 6+2 pin connector, the extra two can be used so that it acts as an 8pin if the card needs it or they can be left unplugged and it is just a normal 6 pin.

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