In recent years, we've seen graphics cards become the component that places the most demands on current power supplies. While a 750W power supply could easily power your computer a decade ago, the power supplies expected this year will make them obsolete. This is due, firstly, to the increased wattage, and secondly, because standardized power cables are becoming too short , necessitating a new standard.
Multiple cables from a single power supply can be connected to a GPU. But we must bear in mind that we are handling material that costs thousands of euros in total, and we must know how to use it. So, before you build your dream PC with one of the new graphics cards coming out this year, here's the caution of using Antec's PCI-E power supplies.
Antec does not teach how to connect multiple PCie cables to a single graphic
The PCI-E header supplies power to the GPU. A single cable typically contains two 6+2 pin headers . Lately, the power consumption of high-end GPUs has been increasing. Therefore, Antec recommends using two or three 6+2 pin headers to power the GPU if the GPU model requires 200W or more.
The PCI-E header supplies power to the GPU. A single cable usually contains 2 headers of 6+2pins. Lately, the power consumption of high-end GPUs is increasing. Therefore, it is highly recommended that if the GPU model requires 200W or more, we use 2 or 3 6+2pin headers to power the GPU as shown below.
We are advised that if the GPU contains two headers, use 2 PCI-E cables to power each 6+2pin header. But if the GPU contains three heads, regardless of whether it can be supplied with power with less, they suggest using 3 PCI-E cables to supply power to each 6+2-pin header to prevent high power consumption from damaging the GPU. single wire.
The coming years will see enthusiast PC and workstation builds increasingly reliant on graphics cards that require multiple power cables if they're designed for top-of-the-line performance. Therefore, it's always wise to follow installation instructions and prioritize electrical safety to prevent component damage.
