Question Power connectors for Sapphire Nitro+ 7900 XTX

[mikejs78]

I just got the Sapphire Nitro+ 7900xtx for my new build. My psu (be quiet Dark Power 13 1000W), however, only has two modular outlets for PCIe (and one for PCIe 5). It comes with two cables with two 6+2 connectors each. The Nitro says it can draw up to 420W.

Not sure what the best option is here. I've read that Daisy chaining isn't a good idea, but there are mixed reviews for Daisy chaining two of the plugs in a 3 plug setup ? Any advice? I don't want to damage my components, should I get a new PSU? Daisy chain two of them? Any other options? If a new PSU is recommended, any recommendations that have the necessary outputs and is fairly quiet?

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

You wouldn't be daisy chaining anything. The GPU requires 3x 8-pin power connectors. You have 4x available (2x each per cable.) Daisy chaining would be splitting one or more of your existing connectors with a Y-splitter.

 

[Diverse1]

Don't know if you already completed this I have a build that uses the Sapphire Nitro+ 7900 xtx also and my computer kept powering off during some gaming sessions and benchmarking. Specifically Forza Motorsport and 3dMark. I was using an Enermax pentimax 1050w platinum 80 PSU and had a suspicion it was the PSU so I had it returned for the same model and had the same issue. I changed to the MSI MPG A1000G PCIe 5.0 PSU and haven't had a crash running either. So I think that it's because the Enermax didn't support 12VHPWR I'd keep an eye out for a PSU that let's you have that.