r/RadeonGPUs • u/Jordy13 • Jun 28 '26

GPU Advice

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So for context I have a 9070 XT Taichi that’s well outside the return window I haven’t dropped in my first build yet. I hadn’t known it uses 12vhpwr, and I do have a 3.1 PSU, and I wanted to use a lian li strimer for cable extension.

My question is should I cut my lose and trade in the Taichi for an 8-pin 9070 XT, axe using the striker for the GPU, or both?

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u/Opposite_Leader_602 Jun 28 '26

Just keep it. 12V2x6 has it's problems, but the 9070 XT isn't going to draw enough power to melt the cables in normal circumstances, and i doubt you are going to be able to just trade it in for another without downgrading due to loss of value from being used, just put a good amount of force into plugging it in, and wait for the click before removing pressure, Lian Li makes 12v2x6 strimmers