PSU cable question

[Tiber1337]

So my 800w psu came with this several cables like this one http://www.amazon.com/PCI-Express-Video-Y-Splitter-Adapter-Supply/dp/B00A3OVG4W

 

8 pin in the psu and 2x 6+2 on the other side, that's the cable

 

imagining the gpu needs 2x 8 pin connectors, should I use one of those cables? or should I plug two of them in my PSU and use two separate cables.

 

 

[incarnate]

I've often wondered this myself. I would assume it's fine to use one cable for both connectors (otherwise the second connector on the cable is useless) but that is just a guess

[Aniallation]

imagining the gpu needs 2x 8 pin connectors, should I use one of those cables? or should I plug two of them in my PSU and use two separate cables.

If your GPU needs that much power that it uses 2 8pins, it's highly recommended to use two separate cables. However with lower power draw PSUs like GTX 970/980 that still need two plugs, it's fine to use one cable that has two connectors.

[Tiber1337]

If your GPU needs that much power that it uses 2 8pins, it's highly recommended to use two separate cables. However with lower power draw PSUs like GTX 970/980 that still need two plugs, it's fine to use one cable that has two connectors.

 

Thanks, I've been waiting for a reply all day, gonna do that even tho I hate I might end up with two unused 6+2 pins ,my cable management is horrible already