I probably know why now
Topic: PCI Express X1 to x16 risers - powered or not - page 2. (Read 12048 times)
I have tried to use unpowered cables ( I didnt know powered ones existed!) and it didnt work in my setup.
I probably know why now
I probably know why now
Since a rig isn't exactly cheap, I rather take the safe path & get myself powered riser cables. There's a certain risk of burning the connector if you're using unpowered PCI-e riser cable.
I am considering the purchase of some X1 to X16 riser cables as I add GPUs to my (modest) setup.
I can easily obtain un-powered units and I wonder if I need powered units or not.
Does anyone have experience in this matter?
Is it feasible to take a non powered cable and solder on a molex line with a 12V connection? The powered units that I see on sale only seem to have the 12V line and no 0V return.
Has anyone tried this? How did it work out?
I can easily obtain un-powered units and I wonder if I need powered units or not.
Does anyone have experience in this matter?
Is it feasible to take a non powered cable and solder on a molex line with a 12V connection? The powered units that I see on sale only seem to have the 12V line and no 0V return.
Has anyone tried this? How did it work out?
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