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--- ubuntu:gpu:gpu_power_cable_guide [2023/06/05 12:14] – [Multiple 6+2-pin and 8-pin Power Connectors] peter
+++ ubuntu:gpu:gpu_power_cable_guide [2023/06/25 09:38] (current) – peter
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   * These power connectors are usually: 6-pin, 6+2-pin, 8-pin, and 12-pin.
+----
+===== Recommendation =====
+Always use two separate cables whenever possible!!!
+  * A splitter cable can still be used, but only make use of one of the ends into each connector of the GPU.
+{{:ubuntu:gpu:gpu_-_pcie_-_power_connections.png?600|}}
+<WRAP alert>
+**ALERT:**  Do **NOT** use splitter cables to power graphic cards.
+  * See alert below.
+  * **Always use two separate cables whenever possible!!!**.
+    * A splitter cable can still be used, but only make use of one of the ends into each connector of the GPU.
+</WRAP>
+----
 ===== GPU Power Cable Guide — Total Power Provided =====
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 </WRAP>
+<WRAP alert>
+**ALERT:**  Do **NOT** use splitter cables to power graphic cards.
+  * See alert below.
+  * **Always use two separate cables whenever possible!!!**.
+    * A splitter cable can still be used, but only make use of one of the ends into each connector of the GPU.
+</WRAP>
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     * If you have a 400W graphics card, and you are powering it with a splitter; you are sending a whopping 27 Amps down a single set of wires.
     * That is just asking for trouble as you are leaning very heavily on the quality of your PSU.
-    * **Always use two separate cables whenever possible!!!**
+    * **Always use separate cables whenever possible!!!**
       * A splitter cable can still be used, but only make use of one of the ends into each connector of the GPU.