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Friday, March 02, 2018 5:18 PM (permalink)
This is the item in question on Amazon: JBingGG 6 pin PCIe to 2 x PCIe 8 (6+2) pin Motherboard Graphics Video Card PCI-e VGA Splitter Hub Power Extension Cable ( 2 Pack 8 Inches ) ( 6 pin to dual 8(6+2) pin )
 
Can I use this to power 2 6-pin risers from one PCIe cable?
 
Can I use this to power 2 x 1070 ti with single 8 pin power? If safe, is there a TDP I should stay under?
 
 EDIT: didn't realize I couldn't post links, that's the name of the product on Amazon. 
post edited by goatsword - Friday, March 02, 2018 5:41 PM
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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 5:33 PM (permalink)
    Duel 6-Pin to Single 8-Pin Only (Comes with Newer Graphics Cards)
    Duel 4-Pin Molex to Single 6-Pin Only (Comes with Older Graphics Cards)
     

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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 5:43 PM (permalink)
    Thanks for answer, but I had to update my post, didn't realize I couldn't use a URL. 
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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 5:48 PM (permalink)
    just skip the www. type the address --->    coolwires^com
     
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    Even if someone makes such an adapter ---> how would you limit the power through the cable so you do not melt the wires or PSU connector ?

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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 6:08 PM (permalink)
    JBingGG 6 pin PCIe to 2 x PCIe 8 (6+2) pin Motherboard Graphics Video Card PCI-e VGA Splitter Hub Power Extension Cable ( 2 Pack 8 Inches ) ( 6 pin to dual 8(6+2) pin )

    I myself would Not Use this Single 6-Pin to Duel 8-Pin Splitter
    Maybe a Single 8-Pin to Duel 6-Pin Splitter, Maybe.

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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 6:13 PM (permalink)
    AYA 11" 18AWG PCI-Express (PCI-E) 8-Pin to 2x PCI-E 6+2 Splitter Cable w/Black Sleeves

     
    I myself would Not Use this in one of my Computers as well.

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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 6:15 PM (permalink)
    COMeap (3-Pack) 8 Pin (6+2) Male PCI Express to 2x Molex Power Cable 9-inch(23cm)

    I myself would Not Use this in one of my Computers as well.
     
    COMeap Seems to make a lot of Cables for Miners.

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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 6:16 PM (permalink)
    This is for a mining rig, I run all cards at 70% TDP. I noticed that one of my SATA riser adapters was hot, so I pulled them all out of the equation. Now I am short of one VGA port unless I use an adapter. 
     
    I understand that molex to 6pin PCI is a good option for risers. Can anyone recommend a good molex to PCI-E adapter to use instead? 
    post edited by goatsword - Friday, March 02, 2018 6:21 PM
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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 6:20 PM (permalink)
    It is up to you if you want to use them, I am only saying that I would not.
    If I had to use one I would at lest use the Single 8-Pin to Duel 8-Pin or Single 8-Pin to Duel 6-Pin
    I would never go down a level us a Single 6 to a Duel 8.
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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Friday, March 02, 2018 6:24 PM (permalink)
    Thanks bcavanaugh, your feedback is much appreciated. 
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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Saturday, March 03, 2018 5:32 PM (permalink)
    Yeah, single 6-pin to dual 8-pin sounds really dumb to me.

    A PCI-E 6-pin connector is rated for 75 watts. A PCI-E 8-pin connector is rated for 150 watts. Some people say that a 6-pin and 8-pin are basically the same if that 6-pin is using high quality connectors and good, thick wires. Either way, assuming good, quality connectors and good, thick wires, we are still talking about a 75 watt rated connector providing 150 watts to a 300 watt rated load. In other words, you are doubling or quadrupling the safe level by powering two 8-pin connectors with one 6-pin connector. Don't do it.
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    Re: 6 pin to dual 8 pin? Sunday, March 04, 2018 2:16 PM (permalink)
    For mining rigs you can buy specially made PSUs with extensive amounts of PCI-E video card cables.

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