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2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter | Should I Be Worried?

May 19, 2022 by Jim Eddy

2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter

A 2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter is safe enough if you have a good power supply and approximate calculation of how much power your GPU is consuming through the cables.  2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter Many of you are planning to use a 2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter for GPUs. It eliminates the need to upgrade your existing SATA power supply to use a PCI Express video card. However, is it … [Read more...] about 2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter | Should I Be Worried?

2 Separate Cables for GPU | Should I Use?

May 13, 2022 by Jim Eddy

2 Separate Cables for GPU

2 Separate GPU cables have both advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, using 2 separate cables can improve the performance of your system. Again, on the other hand, using 2 separate cables can be more difficult to set up and can lead to compatibility issues.  Whether or not to use 2 separate GPU cables is ultimately a matter of personal preference and needs. Two … [Read more...] about 2 Separate Cables for GPU | Should I Use?

2 Molex to 8 Pin GPU | Is It Safe to Connect?

May 10, 2022 by Jim Eddy

2 Molex to 8 Pin GPU

Theoretically, it is possible to use 2 Molex to 8 pin adapters to power GPUs, at least the less power-hungry ones. It is, however, not a good long-term solution as Molex connectors are not the best alternative to PCIe power cables. Besides, it can be a hit or miss depending on your GPU configuration.  For example, let’s assume the PSU manages to power the GPU through Molex. … [Read more...] about 2 Molex to 8 Pin GPU | Is It Safe to Connect?

Is 2 Molex to 6 Pin Safe? | Convenient Way To Connect

May 9, 2022 by Jim Eddy

2 Molex to 6 Pin Safe

Initially, 2 Molex to 6 pin adapters seem like an inexpensive and convenient way to power GPUs without a PCIe connection. However, whether or not they are safe can start a debate as they are infamous for burning up. Hence, we would any day recommend getting a new PSU (Power Supply Unit) with proper cables over risking your safety on an inexpensive adapter. Simply put, 2 … [Read more...] about Is 2 Molex to 6 Pin Safe? | Convenient Way To Connect

How to Test Power Supply with Multimeter? | Quick Test With Multimeter

April 24, 2022 by Jim Eddy

How to Test Power Supply with Multimeter

Your computer’s PSU (Power Supply Unit) may not be getting the required voltage to function properly. As a result, the computer shuts down itself automatically or shows issues that hamper your work. You can test the power supply of the PSU with the help of a multimeter and see for yourself whether there is any voltage abnormality in any of the connectors. I would not say that … [Read more...] about How to Test Power Supply with Multimeter? | Quick Test With Multimeter

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