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2018/03/07 10:23:11 (permalink)
so on the regular FE gtx 1080 it only has a single 8 pin power connector, but on the FTW gtx 1080 they have an 8+8 pin power config.  Will this config pull more power even if it is not needed and if so how much?
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    Re: Single 8 pin power vs 8+8 pin power 2018/03/07 10:30:26 (permalink)
    The more pins, the more stable power draws. Makes for better overclocks. Pins can only handle so much power before they fail or catch fire.



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    Re: Single 8 pin power vs 8+8 pin power 2018/03/07 10:30:45 (permalink)
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    so on the regular FE gtx 1080 it only has a single 8 pin power connector, but on the FTW gtx 1080 they have an 8+8 pin power config.  Will this config pull more power even if it is not needed and if so how much?


    It won't pull any more power than needed. They never do...well, unless they short out or something else spectacular.

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    Re: Single 8 pin power vs 8+8 pin power 2018/03/07 10:32:18 (permalink)
    fetterEsel
    The more pins, the more stable power draws. Makes for better overclocks. Pins can only handle so much power before they fail or catch fire.



    Maybe for the KinpPin. For all other EVGA models, it is pretty much just a selling point. These cards are locked down.

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    Re: Single 8 pin power vs 8+8 pin power 2018/03/07 13:55:49 (permalink)
    Cuddles1101
    so on the regular FE gtx 1080 it only has a single 8 pin power connector, but on the FTW gtx 1080 they have an 8+8 pin power config.  Will this config pull more power even if it is not needed and if so how much?


    It could definitely pull more power as the vbioses between the two cards are setup completely different.
     
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    Sources: https://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/183798/nvidia-gtx1080-8192-160504 & https://www.techpowerup.c...ga-gtx1080-8192-160607


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