Has anyone used the EVGA Powerlink adapters? With all the issues surrounding powering the risers correctly, I figure I can use a Powerlink to lower the connection point on my 1070 GPU's so that the PCIe cable that has an 8 pin and 6+2 pin can be plugged into the GPU via the Powerlink as well as reach the riser without the need for an extension cable as I'm told I shouldn't be using those else risking damage or fire.  Thoughts???
 

Agree with the expensive part but I can justify an extra $100 for  a 6 GPU rig to drastically reduce the risk of fire. I (think??) my kids are worth it. :)
I need something like this because I have the 1200W P2 PSU that only has 6 PCIe ports. Thanks for your response. 

Hi Ty_ger07, thanks for your thoughts but I'm not sure I understand. I am using a powered, 6 pin riser.  The powerlink plugs into the GPU, not the motherboard, then you plug the PCIe cable from the PSU into the powerlink.  My understanding of the purpose of the powerlink is to clean up your build by not having PCIe cords looping above the GPU. But since it lowers the point where you plug in the PCIe cable to the GPU from the top to the bottom back side, it gets it close enough to the powered riser with a 6 pin connection to utilize the 6+2 Pin from the PCIe cable (I'm talking about the PCIe cables that have both an 8 Pin and 6+2 Pin). My understanding on how the powered risers work is that the wattage used from the powered riser is part of the total GPU wattage draw, not in addition to, therefore this should be a perfectly safe way to use powered risers. I am very new to all of this which is why I'm asking on this forum but I think I have that correct? (I've been wrong before....many times). See link on what the PowerLink I am talking about.
 

 
 

Oh, I am sorry. I thought you were talking about the EVGA Power Boost.
https://www.evga.com/articles/00600/

I would think so but I can not say if the length of the 8+6 will reach. Try one and see