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2018/04/26 22:34:44 (permalink)
Hey guys, just got my powerlink and about to use it on my 1080Ti iCX which is a 6/8 pin. Question is I just took out the 8 pin that was installed on the link and installed the 6 pin but I noticed that where I have to connect the power to is an 8 pin. Do i just plug my 6pin into it?

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    Re: EVGA Powerlink question 2018/04/27 00:09:58 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby desini 2018/04/27 06:44:18
    A Corsair AX860i comes with single cables that have dual 6+2 (8-pin) connectors..Right?..Look in your bag of cables.

    Otherwise, I can only assume that the PowerLink would take the same power connectors as the graphics card does since the PowerLink has just 2 rails (power and ground) and not a seperate sensing (ground) circuit like the graphics card does which would cough up an error if a 6-pin connector was used in an 8-pin socket.
     
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    Re: EVGA Powerlink question 2018/04/27 06:44:04 (permalink)
    Ah i see what happen, just as you said. The cable i have installed has the 8pin and the 6+2pin ( 8pin ) what i didn't see is i zip tied the +2pin back for a cleaner look. So all i would have to do is just plug that +2 in the PowerLink right ? Its been a while since i built this comp and im not getting any younger ( memory going ) lol
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    A Corsair AX860i comes with single cables that have dual 6+2 (8-pin) connectors..Right?..Look in your bag of cables.

    Otherwise, I can only assume that the PowerLink would take the same power connectors as the graphics card does since the PowerLink has just 2 rails (power and ground) and not a seperate sensing (ground) circuit like the graphics card does which would cough up an error if a 6-pin connector was used in an 8-pin socket.
     
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    Re: EVGA Powerlink question 2018/04/27 06:51:39 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby desini 2018/04/27 07:01:27
    Yep..Just add the 2-pin connector to the 6-pin connector to make an 8-pin connector and you're good to go.

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    Re: EVGA Powerlink question 2018/04/28 13:42:00 (permalink)
    Welp that didn't work. Got it installed and no power what so ever, comp did not turn on. All I heard was the PSU clicking. So I did the self-test on the PSU by removing all cables and pressing the test button and I have full power. Link still installed and comp will not turn on. Removed the Powerlink and comp started no problem. Back to the ugly power cable in front again lol


     
     
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    Re: EVGA Powerlink question 2018/04/29 04:55:32 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby desini 2018/04/29 06:08:02
    Not sure what to tell you..I don't see why plugging in the 2-pin connector, which are grounds, would make it do that..Try it with without the 2-pin connector and just use the 6-pin connector in the PowerLink's 8-pin socket, it will fit when you have it keyed properly..Maybe Contact EVGA Support and see what they say.

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    Re: EVGA Powerlink question 2018/04/29 06:10:19 (permalink)
    Yeah im not sure either, im not too worried about it. Ill see if i can mess with it Monday. Thanks for the help and reply's tho
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    Not sure what to tell you..I don't see why plugging in the 2-pin connector, which are grounds, would make it do that..Try it with without the 2-pin connector and just use the 6-pin connector in the PowerLink's 8-pin socket, it will fit when you have it keyed properly..Maybe Contact EVGA Support and see what they say.






     
     
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