Originally Posted by DuckieHo Will your 8-pin PCIe plug fit into a 6-pin PCIe port? Or do you have a 6+2 PCIe plug? 6-pin PCIe is rated for 75w while 8-pin PCIe is rated for 150w. A 8800GTX is rated for around 180w. Would you elaborate on what you want to do? |
Originally Posted by SlicketyRickety Sure, on 1 complete Wire Strand 6pin(PCIexpress)8pin(PCIexpress)6pin(PCIexpress) and in that order, so on two strands i will have enough to run all 3 GTX'es in a clean matter, even if i have to mod the plug no problem as long as it wont hurt the card. |
Originally Posted by d0gZpAw my 8pin PCIe power plugs have two pins that are "flappy" so I can put them to the side to fit in my HD4870 that requires two 6-pin PCIe power connections.. works fine here.. I'd say if your 8pin plug have the "flappy" thing it should work fine, otherwise you MIGHT have fitment issues at the most. |
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Originally Posted by DuckieHo I wouldn't have all three plugs on one line. In theory, the maximum draw it will need to support is 300w or 25A. I would off load at least a 6-pin PCIe plug to one of your other lines. Also, does your PSU have multiple rails? If so, you need to be sure not to trip the Over Current Protection on the rail. |
Originally Posted by d0gZpAw my 8pin PCIe power plugs have two pins that are "flappy" so I can put them to the side to fit in my HD4870 that requires two 6-pin PCIe power connections.. works fine here.. I'd say if your 8pin plug have the "flappy" thing it should work fine, otherwise you MIGHT have fitment issues at the most. |
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Originally Posted by SlicketyRickety Thats what i was thinking 3 cards is 2 much for just 2 strands. 
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