GTX 970 power supply connector help

[interstellar.armada]

I've ordered a GTX 970, and it requires 2 male 6 pin connectors.

My power supply has plenty of free 8 pin spots available (same type as in the picture below - although not the same PSU):

The connector on the GPU is the same as pictured below (not exactly the same model though again):

My power supply already has an 8 pin to 6+2 pin cable that fits (male to male), and I had 2 questions regarding this. Firstly, can I run two separate 8 pin to 6+2 pin cables into the GPU, or does it need to be an 8 pin to 6+2 x 2 pin (like this one).

I see some reviews on a couple of these cables too that some of them are melting?! What do I need to look out for when buying this cable?

Ideally I'd like to be able to buy another 8 pin to 6+2 pin cable and thats it, but again, I don't know if you're allowed to run 2 separate cables into the PSU, or whether it has to be a daisy-chained cable.
I am also wondering why it's so difficult to find an 8 pin to 6+2 pin on amazon, since all of the cables that are advertised as for a GPU is 8 pin to 6 pin (female) - which is really confusing.

Help is appreciated! If anyone can link me to a compatible cable in the UK (preferably amazon) I will be forever greatful!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What PSU DO YOU HAVE?

 

[interstellar.armada]

What PSU DO YOU HAVE?

It's the "ocz zt series 750w"

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fully-Modular-Performance-Supply-compatible-Bridge/dp/B005SCYFRE

 

[kerberos_20]

https://www.moddiy.com/products/OCZ-Modular-PSU-Sleeved-PCIe-8%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-%252b-6%252dPin-Cable.html?gclid=CMqIqbWxwcsCFdWJaAodsVMGGQ&setCurrencyId=6
this one wont melt

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

4 - 6+2-pin PCIe

You have plenty of PCIE cables for the card and like 4 PCIE connections on the PSU , I think.

No need for other cables.


USE 2 - 6+2 cables and leave the +2's hanging out if you have 2 - 6 pins on the card.

 

[interstellar.armada]

https://www.moddiy.com/products/OCZ-Modular-PSU-Sleeved-PCIe-8%252dPin-to-8%252dPin-%252b-6%252dPin-Cable.html?gclid=CMqIqbWxwcsCFdWJaAodsVMGGQ&setCurrencyId=6
this one wont melt

This one is 8 pin to 8 pin + 6 pin - I thought I needed 8 pin to 2x6 pin to fit my GPU (which requires 2 6 pins)?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You don't need cables or adapters you should have plenty:

USE 2 - 6+2 cables and leave the +2's hanging out if you have 2 - 6 pins on the card.

 

[kerberos_20]

maybe he doesnt have psu cables anymore?

 

[interstellar.armada]

You don't need cables or adapters you should have plenty:

USE 2 - 6+2 cables and leave the +2's hanging out if you have 2 - 6 pins on the card.

SO just to make sure, I already have an existing 8 pin to 6+2 pin cable (so I'll use that to cover one of the connectors for the GPU).

So I just need to buy another 8 pin to 6+2 pin cable and plug that in, it doesn't matter if I have 2 separate cables?

Also do you have any recommendations to find these cables, as male-to-male 8 pin to 6+2pin seems pretty rare as I can't really find any on UK amazon.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your PSU should have come with 4 - 6+2-pin PCIe...Did you lose them or is this a used PSU?

 

[interstellar.armada]

Your PSU should have come with 4 - 6+2-pin PCIe...Did you lose them or is this a used PSU?

I don't have these anymore - the computer was built for my dad by a company a couple of years ago and they took all the leftover cables.
I just need to know if I can run 2 separate cables (both 8 pin to 6+2 pin).

If so - again, if anyone can link me to one available in the UK then that would be great (amazon preferred because everywhere else seems to take an age for delivery!)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes you can use 2:
https://www.moddiy.com/products/OCZ-ZT-Premium-Single-Sleeved-8%252dPin-%286%252b2%29-PCIe-Modular-Cable-%2860cm%29.html
OCZ ZT Premium Single Sleeved 8-Pin (6+2) PCIe Modular Cable (60cm)

 

[interstellar.armada]

Yes you can use 2:
https://www.moddiy.com/products/OCZ-ZT-Premium-Single-Sleeved-8%252dPin-%286%252b2%29-PCIe-Modular-Cable-%2860cm%29.html
OCZ ZT Premium Single Sleeved 8-Pin (6+2) PCIe Modular Cable (60cm)

Great, thanks!