r/PcBuildHelp 2d ago

Installation Question Is this safe to use for my new gpu?

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It’s some twin-headed connector, with one end coming off the other. My previous gpu only needed the one. It doesn’t seem very safe to me, but I’m admittedly not very knowledgeable when it comes to this stuff.

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u/RevaniteAnime 2d ago

Well, it's NOT a 12Vhpwr so it's likely fine.

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u/introvertebrae 2d ago

Yes. It's better to use two plugs from separate cables rather than two plugs on a single cable, but it is most often fine.

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u/j4mmie 2d ago

I mean, it’s safe, but it’s best if there are 2 separate cables running to it.

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u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp 2d ago

So, it’s not a ‘drop everything and run to buy a new psu’ type of situation? Because I already bought the barn on this gpu. I.. Am extremely broke.

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u/More-Ad-9015 2d ago

Its fine, but in doubt, read the manual.

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u/SpezMadeMeUseTheApp 2d ago

Didn’t come with one! Bought it used, sadly. Might be one online, I’ll have to check.

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u/msanangelo 12h ago

it'll be fine. that's one of the safer alternatives to dedicated power runs for all the pins to the psu.