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2018/12/18 18:29:24 (permalink)
I apologize in advance for this beginner question.
 
I'm installing an EVGA GTX 980 into a new PC. This card has both 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors. The power supply I'm using (Corsair RM650i) comes with two PCIE cables, each with 6-pin and 6+2 connectors.
 
Question: Can I use one cable for both connectors, or should I use two separate cables?
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    bcavnaugh
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    Re: GTX 980 power cables 2018/12/18 19:12:14 (permalink)
    Best to use Two Separate PCIe Power Cables for your Graphics Card.
    Here are my GTX 980 Hydro Copper Graphics Cards.

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    Re: GTX 980 power cables 2018/12/18 19:28:32 (permalink)
    For that card one cable will do just fine.


    See my current build here: https://forums.evga.com/My-bench-rig-unlimited-power-m3596024.aspx
    RTX 2080 Ti 4-way SLI?!?!: https://forums.evga.com/RTX-2080-Ti-4way-SLi-set-by-yours-truly-m2954756.aspx
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    Re: GTX 980 power cables 2018/12/20 07:15:26 (permalink)
    Thanks for your replies. I'll use two cables since I only have one card and a free port on my PSU.
     
    That's some setup @bcavnaugh. I'm curious, what PSU are you using that gives you 8 ports just for graphics?
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    Re: GTX 980 power cables 2018/12/20 12:05:42 (permalink)
    Tullagh
    Thanks for your replies. I'll use two cables since I only have one card and a free port on my PSU.
     
    That's some setup @bcavnaugh. I'm curious, what PSU are you using that gives you 8 ports just for graphics?


    I used 2 Power Supplies the SuperNOVA 1600 G2 & and SuperNOVA 1300 G2


     
    View System Now using SuperNOVA 1300 G2 80 Plus Gold & SuperNOVA 1000 G3 80 Plus Gold with only 2 Graphics Cards.
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