Weird psu cable what should I do?
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Nothing if the card doesn't have 8 pin sockets.
Tuck them away as best you can.
If you're talking about the other trailing plugs they can be ignored as well. They're there so a single cable can connect to both plugs on a single card. Using separate cables as you've done is the better option.
Nothing if the card doesn't have 8 pin sockets.
Tuck them away as best you can.
If you're talking about the other trailing plugs they can be ignored as well. They're there so a single cable can connect to both plugs on a single card. Using separate cables as you've done is the better option.
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You could, but it's better to use both cables
if you're running a high end GPU, then better to use 2 separate cables rather than 1 cable, as @bremen1874 points out.
and welcome to the pc building world
if you're running a high end GPU, then better to use 2 separate cables rather than 1 cable, as @bremen1874 points out.
and welcome to the pc building world
I don't think mine is very high end but I'll go with what @bremen1874 said.
Thanks @tamzzy This is my first PC build so I really appreciate the help
What GPU have you got?
If it is just to tidy the cables up so no extra plugs are showing, you could use extension cables. (example below)
My basket at Overclockers UK:
If it is just to tidy the cables up so no extra plugs are showing, you could use extension cables. (example below)
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8pin PCI-E extension 45cm - Black= £6.95
- 1 x BitFenix Alchemy 6pin PCI-E extension 45cm - Black= £6.49
Total: £16.18 (includes shipping: £2.74)
If you are after a extension kit, some thing like this will do for example.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
You can get other brands, but are basically the same just cost more. (Cable Mod Pro will probably be a lot better quality though)
You can get full replacement cable kits so you don't need extensions, but they are expensive.
Your 2070 is only using 1 x 8 + 1 x 6 pin. It's just your PSU GPU cables are 6 + 2 pin connectors
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Phanteks Extension Cable Combo Kit - Black/Grey= £22.99
Total: £31.69 (includes shipping: £8.70)
You can get other brands, but are basically the same just cost more. (Cable Mod Pro will probably be a lot better quality though)
You can get full replacement cable kits so you don't need extensions, but they are expensive.
Your 2070 is only using 1 x 8 + 1 x 6 pin. It's just your PSU GPU cables are 6 + 2 pin connectors
I would remove the pic as it references a competitor to OCUK and not allowed.
Slightly cheaper even with postage. The 6+2 cable will be fine as the 2 pin plug can be hidden very easily.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Slightly cheaper even with postage. The 6+2 cable will be fine as the 2 pin plug can be hidden very easily.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Phanteks Extension Cable Combo Kit - Black= £22.99
Total: £30.38 (includes shipping: £7.39)
to be honest, extension cables are mostly for aesthetics rather than anything more functional (unless you know, you actually need the cables to be extended)
if you can live with the 2 pins hanging out and tucked away neatly, then don't need to buy the extension cables and save some money instead.
Rx 580 is still ok to use 1 cable. It's the higher draw cards that ideally should use 2 cables. Heat = I^2 * R. So if the wires have small gauges, there's a lot of resistance and heat. Can melt the wires or connectors.
@tamzzy
Should I be worried abt the the CPU power cables? (Notice the right one is abit lowered, infact all 4 plugs are really tough Im scared its gonna mess up my motherboard CPU socket
Also the GPU power cables are making my GPU sag abit I think. My mobo said it has metal plating to reduce sag but I think the cable heat shrinks are making it sag.
Edit: I've removed and plug back and still the same so thats why I think its stressing the sockets. Hopefully the cable extensions will solve the issue
Should I be worried abt the the CPU power cables? (Notice the right one is abit lowered, infact all 4 plugs are really tough Im scared its gonna mess up my motherboard CPU socket
Also the GPU power cables are making my GPU sag abit I think. My mobo said it has metal plating to reduce sag but I think the cable heat shrinks are making it sag.
Edit: I've removed and plug back and still the same so thats why I think its stressing the sockets. Hopefully the cable extensions will solve the issue
there will normally be some stress on the PCB/mobo, but those are normal. it's the same in mine, and i wouldn't worry about it.
it just depends on how much force is applied on the mobo/gpu by the cables. unfortunately giving mid-air diagnoses over the internet, without having physically examined it, isn't particularly helpful in the slightest...
if you're a worrier, then i guess a few more bob to ease those worries won't be a waste of money.
it just depends on how much force is applied on the mobo/gpu by the cables. unfortunately giving mid-air diagnoses over the internet, without having physically examined it, isn't particularly helpful in the slightest...
if you're a worrier, then i guess a few more bob to ease those worries won't be a waste of money.