Question Cables with PSU do not fit Graphics Card

[manute771]

Hi All,

Got a new build going and am having trouble with connecting the graphics card to the PSU.

Basically, the 6x2 end of the cable (that came with the PSU)...only 6 pins will fit despite the card having an 8 pin port. I didn't think I should just plug in the 6 pins and leave the other two open on the graphics card.

PSU: EVGA 1600 G+ Gold 1600W

Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 3x

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

M

 

[boju]

Gotta snap 6+2 ends together and fit them at the same time. It'll go, just a little off.

 

[manute771]

Gotta snap 6+2 ends together and fit them at the same time. It'll go, just a little off.

The shapes of each pin are different when comparing the port to the cable.

I have linked pics of both the port and the cable.

Thanks!

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[boju]

No problem there, the pins align. the hex/square will fit in square. Just being overly cautious. Make sure you're fitting correct side up, the clip side up.

 

[manute771]

No problem there, the pins align. the hex/square will fit in square. Just being overly cautious. Make sure you're fitting correct side up, the clip side up.

Cool thanks!!!

So the hex/square is compatible with square but the square will only fit in the square?

Good to know!

 

[boju]

That's right. Difficult getting square into hex/square My graphics card is the same, no problem.