{"id":5842,"date":"2023-04-28T11:26:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T05:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=5842"},"modified":"2023-04-28T11:26:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T05:56:17","slug":"where-do-pcie-cables-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do PCIe Cables Go? A Newbie's Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PCIE cables are special cables from the Power Supply Unit that connect to PCIE cards, like graphics cards (GPU), to send them extra power if they need it. When plugging them in-place, make sure that you're connecting them the correct way; check the clip on your power connectors, and then make sure they align with the slots on the card\/GPU that you're attaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of if you're new to <a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PC building<\/a> or not, I can imagine how intimidating having to attach PCIe cables can be. After all, your graphics card won't work if you get it wrong. But believe me, it's really easy. The first time I did it, it only took me 10 minutes tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to know how I attached them, and all kinds of other information on where PCIE cables go, and their pin connectors, you can read ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615b041468b9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615b041468b9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#Where_Do_PCIE_Cables_Go\" title=\"Where Do PCIE Cables Go?\">Where Do PCIE Cables Go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#How_Do_You_Connect_a_PCIE_Power_Cable_to_a_Graphics_Card\" title=\"How Do You Connect a PCIE Power Cable to a Graphics Card?\">How Do You Connect a PCIE Power Cable to a Graphics Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#What_is_PCIE\" title=\"What is PCIE?\">What is PCIE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#What_are_the_Different_Types_of_PCIE_Cables\" title=\"What are the Different Types of PCIE Cables?\">What are the Different Types of PCIE Cables?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#1_6-Pin_Power_Cable\" title=\"1. 6-Pin Power Cable\">1. 6-Pin Power Cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#2_8-Pin_Power_Cable\" title=\"2. 8-Pin Power Cable\">2. 8-Pin Power Cable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#3_62_Pin_PCIE_Cable_8_Pin_PCIE_Cable\" title=\"3. 6+2 Pin PCIE Cable (8 Pin PCIE Cable)\">3. 6+2 Pin PCIE Cable (8 Pin PCIE Cable)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#4_12-Pin_PCIE_Cables\" title=\"4. 12-Pin PCIE Cables\">4. 12-Pin PCIE Cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#5_PCIE_Pigtail_Cables\" title=\"5. PCIE Pigtail Cables\">5. PCIE Pigtail Cables<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#1_How_Do_You_Fix_the_%22Please_Power_Down_and_Connect_the_PCIe_Power_Cables_for_This_Graphics_Card%22_Error\" title=\"1. How Do You Fix the &quot;Please Power Down and Connect the PCIe Power Cables for This Graphics Card&quot; Error?\">1. How Do You Fix the \"Please Power Down and Connect the PCIe Power Cables for This Graphics Card\" Error?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#Solution_1_Check_for_Loose_Connections\" title=\"Solution 1: Check for Loose Connections\">Solution 1: Check for Loose Connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#Solution_2_Reseat_PSU\" title=\"Solution 2: Reseat PSU\">Solution 2: Reseat PSU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#Solution_3_Get_a_New_Power_Supply_More_Power\" title=\"Solution 3: Get a New Power Supply (More Power)\">Solution 3: Get a New Power Supply (More Power)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/where-do-pcie-cables-go\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Do_PCIE_Cables_Go\"><\/span>Where Do PCIE Cables Go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you've got your hands on a power-hungry GPU, the PCIE slots on your motherboard might not be able to power it. You'll need PCIE power cables to send in extra juice from your power supply unit to it. Just take a look at the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA Geforce RTX 309 GPU. It's pretty powerful, so it needs <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/insider\/power-requirements-for-nvidia-geforce-rtx-30-series-gpus\/\">two 8-pin power cables<\/a> from your PSU in order to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of different PCIE cable types out there, so you can't just plug any into your graphics card. You'll have to check your GPU's product description carefully before you buy it. Like, if your graphics card has a two 8-pin requirement, you'll need a power supply unit with two 6+2 power cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure your power supply unit can work the GPU, you'll have to find its model and then check its spec sheet online. There should be information on the PCIE cables that it has.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Connecting-a-Video-Card-Through-PCI-E-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Connecting a Video Card Through PCI-E\" class=\"wp-image-5846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Connecting-a-Video-Card-Through-PCI-E.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Connecting-a-Video-Card-Through-PCI-E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Connecting-a-Video-Card-Through-PCI-E-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Connect_a_PCIE_Power_Cable_to_a_Graphics_Card\"><\/span>How Do You Connect a PCIE Power Cable to a Graphics Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are a couple of different PCIE cables out there, I've run through how you can connect the 6+2 type into any PCIE card, like a graphics card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open your PC case up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your power supply unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What PSU Do I Have? [Simple Guide]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1UKCdLsaRJs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Find the pins on the two-pin connector, and then make sure that they hug the main 6-pin connector (turn the two into one 8-pin cable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that your power connector and graphics card are both in the right orientation. You can line up their clips to do this, or look at the shapes of the pins on both of their openings and make sure that they line up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the graphics card with the PCIE cables, and make sure that they fit snuggly with each other - try to pull them apart gently and see if they disconnect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reattach your case and then plug your PC on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to connect the power to the graphics card?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VyJQPstNwCI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PCIE\"><\/span>What is PCIE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A PCI E slot is the point of connection between peripheral components, like your graphics card, solid state drive, hard drive, sound card, and video card, to your motherboard. These slots come in four different sizes - PCIe x1, x4, x8 and x16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number next to the slots is the <a href=\"https:\/\/cotscomputers.com\/blog\/pcie-lanes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">number of \"lanes\"<\/a> that they have. A lane is the physical link between the PCIE supported device and your processor. Generally, high-performance graphics cards use X16 slots. But like you saw in my guide, some of them need PCIE cables to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Different_Types_of_PCIE_Cables\"><\/span>What are the Different Types of PCIE Cables?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there are a few PCIE cable types out there, I thought it would be a good idea to run you through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_6-Pin_Power_Cable\"><\/span>1. 6-Pin Power Cable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>6-Pin power cables are the smallest PCIE power cable type out there. They can provide power of around 75 W to a PCIE device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_8-Pin_Power_Cable\"><\/span>2. 8-Pin Power Cable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>8-pin PCIE power cables can deliver up to 150 watts. A lot of users wonder how the 6-pin cables can supply 75 watts, while the 2 extra pins in the 8-pin cables let them supply double this. But this doesn't have anything to do with the number of pins in a cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_62_Pin_PCIE_Cable_8_Pin_PCIE_Cable\"><\/span>3. 6+2 Pin PCIE Cable (8 Pin PCIE Cable)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A 6+2 PCIE cable is essentially an 8-pin cable. It has a main 6-pin slot, with a second 2-pin slot that can be connected to it. You can either plug the 6-pin section only, or attach the 2-pin part as well. There's a lot of flexibility with this data transfer cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_12-Pin_PCIE_Cables\"><\/span>4. 12-Pin PCIE Cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>12-Pin cables were developed by NVIDIA to cater to their RTX series graphics cards. Usually, a 12-pin cable can supply up to 600 watts of power. So, they're the most suitable for very high-performance graphics cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_PCIE_Pigtail_Cables\"><\/span>5. PCIE Pigtail Cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, there are PCIe cables with pigtail connectors. To sum it up, they have one end connected to a power supply unit, with the other end being split into two different connectors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Male-Hands-Holding-PCI-E-Cord-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Male Hands Holding PCI-E Cord\" class=\"wp-image-5847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Male-Hands-Holding-PCI-E-Cord.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Male-Hands-Holding-PCI-E-Cord-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Male-Hands-Holding-PCI-E-Cord-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Answered below are some popular questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_Do_You_Fix_the_%22Please_Power_Down_and_Connect_the_PCIe_Power_Cables_for_This_Graphics_Card%22_Error\"><\/span>1. How Do You Fix the \"Please Power Down and Connect the PCIe Power Cables for This Graphics Card\" Error?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep getting an error telling you to check your PCIE cables, you might be dealing with a loose connection. But also, some of your ports may be broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I ran through some possible fixes below. Let's get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Check_for_Loose_Connections\"><\/span>Solution 1: Check for Loose Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule out whether your PCIE cables are properly connected to your graphics card. You'll need to open your PSU up to check for any loose connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While at it, inspect the cables and ports, and check whether they're broken. This might be because of some kind of manufacturing defect or just you being too rough when plugging a PCIE cable into place. Depending on your PSU\/ GPU's warranty, you should be able to fix this for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the video that I added earlier to properly check for loose connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Reseat_PSU\"><\/span>Solution 2: Reseat PSU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your power supply unit as a whole might be what's loose. No surprise, your GPU or any other PCIE card that you've connected wouldn't be able to work. There won't be any power going into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this, you'll have to reseat your PSU in its cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how you do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn your PC off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the PC case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect all the cables that are connected to your power supply unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the latch on your power supply unit to snap it out of place (will work on a regular or modular PSU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently remove the power supply unit from its slit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a compressed air can to clean any openings to get rid of dust and muck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your power supply unit, and then snap it into place after a couple of seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the PSU in to make sure that it's secure, and then attach all of its cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach your PC case again and turn your computer back on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Replace Your PC Power Supply Step-By-Step!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bW3SWQPY19M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Get_a_New_Power_Supply_More_Power\"><\/span>Solution 3: Get a New Power Supply (More Power)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your PSU is fitted properly, it might not be able to supply enough power to keep your graphics card working. You can use tools <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newegg.com\/tools\/power-supply-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">like Newegg's<\/a> PSU calculator to figure this out. Once you've found out how much power each of your components use, you will have to check your PSU specifications to figure out whether it's able to send in this much power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer's no, you should think about getting a new power supply. You'd likely face a bunch of other problems and not just the error message, otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of factors that can help you find the best PSU. Of course, the biggest has to be wattage requirements. But apart from it, you'll need to consider form factor, efficiency, and whether you want a modular power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Form factor is basically how big your PC power supply unit is. I'd advise you to take your old PSU to the store to make sure you find power supplies that are the correct size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind efficiency. You need a unit that has an 80 Plus rating. It would be at least 80 percent efficient, so you won't have to worry about it wasting energy as heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, consider whether you would want a modular PSU. I'd recommend going with a modular power supply, even though it would be more pricey. Your PCIE cables won't be soldered into place. So, you'll be able to remove and reattach any unused cables, which can help in the form factor department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PCIE power cables can be plugged into graphics cards and other PCIE devices that have larger power requirements than your motherboard can support. Usually, this is the case with high-performance graphics cards, like the ASUS ROG Strix NVIDIA Geforce RTX 309, or Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are a couple of different PCIE cables out there, you'll need to make sure that you have the correct type, like your cable might need a 6+2 pin cable, while you only have a 4 pin one. I discussed how you can figure this out along with some other useful information in my article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, you found all of these points useful and now have a good understanding of where PCIE cables go and how they work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PCIE cables are special cables from the Power Supply Unit that connect to PCIE cards, like graphics cards (GPU), to send them extra power if they need it. 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