[SOLVED] GTX 1070 Aero ITX - Seasonic Focus 650 Platinumg Cert 2x 6+2p

[jamdrelik]

So, my psu came with two pcie 2x 6+2 cables (the cable splits up at the end into two 2+6p).

https://imgur.com/a/1ChoqQP

View: https://imgur.com/a/1ChoqQP

I'm sorry for the bad quality

Shouldn't there be a single 6+2p cable in there?
Is it really safe to use them even if only one is needed and the other 6+2 is just hanging there unused?
Energyloss or other problems?

The PSU manual isn't really helpful, either.
What it contains:
-Installation (it describes what kind of cable needs to be connected - like "connect PCIE +12v to GPU" not "connect one/two 6+2p)
-Warning Informations
-Troubleshooting

And that's it.
I've also checked the Motherboard Manual, it just says "Expansion Card Installation" with a picture showing how the card is put into it's PCIE Slot

 

[iMatty]

Its completely fine, just use whatever connector your GPU needs, and you are good to go.

 

[jay32267]

"Is it really safe to use them even if only one is needed and the other 6+2 is just hanging there unused? "
Yes it's totally fine.

The other plug just hangs there unused.....or you can tie it up so it doesn't flop around.

From an electrical standpoint....it's like that plug and the associated pigtail aren't even there.

 

[jamdrelik]

Yes, my next google and forum search confirmed that it's probably fine.
I'm sorry for that..
I'm a bit stressed today as my Noctua cooler which was supposedly new arrived here in an used and unusable state. Mainboard is used too, but it's not damaged. But without a sufficient cooler no usable pc.
I'll continue tomorrow, who knows how many threads I'm going to open otherwise.