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I've heard that using risers that share the 12v from the MOBO and molex can fry/short the card.

 

Any more experienced people have any insight into this?

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i have not had any problem using the risers but i don't worry about that as most of the power now a days comes from the 8/6 pin

When you use 4+ cards you have to use risers.

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This becomes a concern when running more than 4 GPU's. Even though the gpu's are powered by 6/8 pin connectors, they do draw power directly from the motherboard. Occasionally this will lead to overloading and killing your motherboard.

By using a powered riser cable, there is no power draw from the motherboard protecting it a little better.

 

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