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Asus GTX 980 Matrix Platinum video card.

Cooler Master v850 80+ gold.

The pcie power cables that came with the psu have a double 6+2 tip. Can I just use one cable for both 8 pin power inputs or do I need two separate cables? Or do I use a "Y" splitter cable?

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You can use the cable that has two 6+2pins PCI-E to power that card it shouldn't be a problem.

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yes, should be enough, but honestly, the 980 isn't worth it anymore. 

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Asus GTX 980 Matrix Platinum video card.

Cooler Master v850 80+ gold.

The pcie power cables that came with the psu have a double 6+2 tip. Can I just use one cable for both 8 pin power inputs or do I need two separate cables? Or do I use a "Y" splitter cable?

Thanks!

 

Welcome to the Forums!

 

You can use the cable that has two 6+2pins PCI-E to power that card it shouldn't be a problem.

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