6 pin power cable pci express

[757200ba]

Hello, this might be a crazy question, but here it goes.
When you connected this extension cables to give power to your pci express card, both ends have to be connected to the PSU or just one is enough?
I have seen some crazy way to connect this so that's why i ask.
Many Thanks :-?

[Slotback]

Both need to be connected, otherwise they would of put one in the first place.

[757200ba]

Funny i always had my 7950gt oc connected with only one!!!!!!!!
:-/
SOOOOOO!!!! both of them need to be connected to 2 regular power connectors from the power supply!!!!???
Many thanks

[Slotback]

Some videocards only need one six pin connector, like the 7950GT. Other cards need two six pin connectors, or even one six pin AND one eight pin connector. If your videocard has two 6 pin plugs, then you will require two 6 pin connects in order to properly power the card. This is obvious because they wouldn't put an extra plug on the card just to confuse customers.

[olderndirt]

Both need to be connected, otherwise they would of put one in the first place.

Okay, must be dummy time 'cause here I am

[757200ba]

Hey NNNG i guess you are not getting the picture, the plug im talking about is not on the card is this one:

http://www.cable-trader.co.uk/images/it ... dapter.jpg

ofcourse if there was 2 plugs on the card they would need power.


Its an extension, in case your psu does not came with PCI EXP. plug
What i didnt knew is that both "white" connectors had to be pluged to the power.

"OLd"
Wel,l what is the "2 pin" you are talking about?
If you PSU has a plug name pci express thats the one you plug.
The one we are talking about is the one above


So explain that 2 pin situation

[Slotback]

In the picture there is an adapter plug. It takes two four pin molex connectors and converts that into one 6 pin PCI-E connector. If your power supply does not have an adequate amount amount of 6 pin PCI-E connectors, then you will be required to use the adapter. You should plug them both in. It might work with only one, but I wouldn't recommend it.

[757200ba]

Many thanks NNNG i really though you had only to plug one!!!


Once again Thank You for all your posts i learned a lot with you

[olderndirt]

"OLd"
Wel,l what is the "2 pin" you are talking about?
If you PSU has a plug name pci express thats the one you plug.
The one we are talking about is the one above


So explain that 2 pin situation

Wish I could.

[Slotback]

"OLd"
Wel,l what is the "2 pin" you are talking about?
If you PSU has a plug name pci express thats the one you plug.
The one we are talking about is the one above


So explain that 2 pin situation

Wish I could.