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June 17, 2017, 08:19:54 PM |
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you can't just go around y-splitting cables, wires have gauges and gauges have amp limits. look for 2x molex -> 8 pin and make sure you use 2 separate wires to feed it. sata -> 8 pin cables are bullshit since you need at least 3 and nobody makes 3 sata -> 8 pin cables.
And yes the 2 ground pins matter, the 6 and 8 pin connectors can work in different configurations and you totally need those 2 extra pins for that extra 75w. Modern 8 pin connectors add 2 grounds and switch one ground on the 6 pin to signaling to stabilize the voltage.
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