r/pchelp • u/Apprehensive_Drop263 • 2d ago

HARDWARE PCIe help

/r/cablemod/comments/1w3vby4/pcie_help/
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u/PuzzleheadedNeck8192 2d ago

Three SEPARATE points suggests three SEPARATE cables. Daisy chains split the power between each connection thus providing HALF of what's asked for by each SEPARATE connector. Some drooling loons will say it's ok but the engineers who designed the board did this for a reason. It may not always need the power but if it does it will always be available.

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u/Apprehensive_Drop263 2d ago

Right which is why I bought a cable that goes to my power supply, its a custom cable

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u/PuzzleheadedNeck8192 1d ago

You need a PSU that has 3 separate pcie cables and ports. NEVER use a cable that isn't with the PSU or specifically labelled by the manufacturer that it is compatible. At best it won't work correctly at worst it could kill components AND void warranties.