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Do I use both connectors?

Machomercury
By Machomercury
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1 minute ago, Machomercury said:

Hey I have a msi motherboard and a gtx 1080 ftw both have 2 ports to connect power do I use both or can I just use one

You can use just one, unless you're extreme overclocking.

 

Edit: The GPU needs all of it's power connected though.

Edited by svmlegacy

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Yes, use both connectors.

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One is enough on the mobo, the GPU needs both.

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Use the 8pin on the board, ignore the 4pin.

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