A 2 Molex to 8 pin adapter serves the purpose of powering components, most likely GPUs, with existing Molex connections on a PSU (Power Supply Unit). So, if you’ve recently bought a new graphics card with 8-pin PCI power connections, your old PSU can still power it. However, there have been several reports regarding such adapters failing, presumably due to the constraints of … [Read more...] about 2 Molex to 8 Pin Adapter | Powering to the Hardware Components
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2 Pin Fan to 3 Pin Header | Can I Plug?
A 2-pin fan can run on a 3-pin header by making sure the right connection between the supply line and the ground connection. 2 Pin Fan to 3 Pin Header If you’re wondering whether running a 3-pin fan on a 2-pin connector is possible or not, the answer is yes. The objective of the third pin on a fan header is 'sense', and its job is to see how fast a fan is spinning. So … [Read more...] about 2 Pin Fan to 3 Pin Header | Can I Plug?
2 SATA to 6 Pin Adapter | Should I Be Worried?
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?
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?
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 … [Read more...] about 2 Molex to 8 Pin GPU | Is It Safe to Connect?
