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Does GPU need all power cables?

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Yes. The GPU needs both of the power connectors to function.

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I'm testing a system that is considered broken (no post) and the videocard needs 2 6 pin PCI-e but I only have 1.

 

Will the videocard still output video or does it actually need both connectors plugged in?

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Yes. The GPU needs both of the power connectors to function.

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Short answer:

Yes. The GPU needs both of the power connectors to function.

 

 

Both

 

 

Needs both.

I figured so, since I hadn't tried this before I though i'd ask online.

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you shouldn't even try it without both plugged in, that could end up badly

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