GPU's are powered with the PCI 8 pin to dual 6+2 cables, 16 awg. I have read negative things about this configuration, but wasn't sure if I was OK since they were running at 70-75% power.
this is fine, been using this setup. see this picture guide for the cable power handling.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hFLO3bjfrnk/Wl_sjacRNEI/AAAAAAAAAT0/oWVfDJUEB1oadR3Tr3TDuDdF7YLH5vh7QCPcBGAYYCw/s640/PCIe.png
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And if I were to switch to PCI-powering, can I power 2 risers with 1 8 pin to dual 6+2 cables? That's all my PSU will have room for.
The ti's need those 8pin and 6+2pins, better to use molex perif for risers use it as 1 is to 1, this is safe.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-brYJnEgNIgs/Wl_eWAP7OQI/AAAAAAAAATc/NQu3D0vwkUQvLg2jhnd03LxsT2OJirUMwCPcBGAYYCw/s640/molex.png
Did you mean that it's safe to power the risers the way I have them now? With SATA.
Also this is a picture of my rig and the risers
https://ibb.co/fWsPnc
https://ibb.co/fM0G0x