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You guys mean all 5 pci connecters on psu provide 12v 70 amp? each

The +12V rail is one large one that can supply 70A total.

Unlike some other PSU's, the +12V rail are several smaller ones combined. Because of this you need to balance the system.power draw evenly to prevent the over-current protection from tripping.

The RM PSU you have uses a single powerful +12V, so you do not need to balance your system load. Just plug your 8-pin PCI-E connectors in.

It's like...I have 70 gummie bears in a box. I don't care how you split it up or what you do with them, as long as you don't beg for more than 70, you're okay.

Card - R9 295x2

Psu  - Corsair RM850

 

So my card need 2 8 pin connecters with 12V 28AMP

 

Question is which are 12V  28amp  Connecter on My psu i cant find it anywhere written on manual , where should i connect it, In which 2 sockets. so my card get 12v 28 amp minimum from each wire.

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Card - R9 295x2

Psu  - Corsair RM850

 

So my card need 2 8 pin connecters with 12V 28AMP

 

Question is which are 12V  28amp  Connecter on My psu i cant find it anywhere written on manual , where should i connect it, In which 2 sockets. so my card get 12v 28 amp minimum from each wire.

your 12 volt can handle up to 70 amps, so your safe. you just need to use the 2 8 pin connectors. 

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Just in the ones under the 24 pin are fine....

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You guys mean all 5 pci connecters on psu provide 12v 70 amp? each

The +12V rail is one large one that can supply 70A total.

Unlike some other PSU's, the +12V rail are several smaller ones combined. Because of this you need to balance the system.power draw evenly to prevent the over-current protection from tripping.

The RM PSU you have uses a single powerful +12V, so you do not need to balance your system load. Just plug your 8-pin PCI-E connectors in.

It's like...I have 70 gummie bears in a box. I don't care how you split it up or what you do with them, as long as you don't beg for more than 70, you're okay.

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