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Topic: Getting the correct cables for rig (Read 221 times)

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Activity: 73
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October 14, 2017, 11:11:44 AM
#3
Hy,

Why do you need a 6-pin to 8-pin? the PSU u are using doesn't come with 8 pin connectors? I am using this PSU in all of my rigs and it has enough 8-pin connectors for 6 GPUS :

http://www.antec.com/product.php?id=706685&fid=5022117&lan=nz

For risers use directly the molex cables, but take care to do not overload the molex cables (not more than 2 on one line, otherwise u are asking for problems Cheesy)

the psu is 3 8pin and 4 6pin

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256099

i'll be upgrading it - a friend gave it to me and i'm just using it temporarily
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Activity: 12
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October 14, 2017, 02:55:39 AM
#2
Hy,

Why do you need a 6-pin to 8-pin? the PSU u are using doesn't come with 8 pin connectors? I am using this PSU in all of my rigs and it has enough 8-pin connectors for 6 GPUS :

http://www.antec.com/product.php?id=706685&fid=5022117&lan=nz

For risers use directly the molex cables, but take care to do not overload the molex cables (not more than 2 on one line, otherwise u are asking for problems Cheesy)
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Activity: 73
Merit: 10
October 13, 2017, 11:55:33 PM
#1
I'm getting parts to connect the psu to the gpu but am unsure of the best way to do this. I'll need a 6pin to 8 pin for the gpu and a 6 pin to 6 pin for the riser. I'm avoiding the 6pin to sata to power the riser because I've read this is a fire hazard. Better safe than sorry, even if it means spending a couple extra bucks. Problem is, I can't find long enough 6 pin to 8 pin cables. I'll probably need at least a 2 foot cable, maybe more to be safe

Should I be buying a 8 pin to 6 pin adapter like this and then using another 6 pin to 6 pin? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200420

Then I'll still need a 6 pin to 6 pin for the riser. Is there a better way to be doing this? Seems like a lot of cables and if I don't have to use an adapter I'd rather not
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