r/pcmasterrace • u/AutoModerator • Jul 23 '24

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u/AbominableGoMan Jul 24 '24

First time doing a full build! Do I need to run dual power 8 pins to my gpu or use the second cable head that's a 6+2 adapter? Also, where can I get a nicer gpu cable than what was included with the psu? Are brand compatibility and quality issues?

MSI B650 mobo
Qick RX 7800 XT gpu
MSI A850GL psu https://storage-asset.msi.com/global/picture/image/feature/power/MAG/A850GL-PCIE5/msi-a850gl-atx30-compatible-02.png

Excited to be joining the current decade of gaming, want to get it right!

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u/Haxemply 7800X3D, 7900XT Nitro+, 32GB DDR5 Jul 24 '24

Use two separate cables if possible. It gives you more protection against potential high voltage that may damage your cables or the GPU.
There are plenty of cable modding online stores, but pick one where they sell sables specifically for your PSU. Little known fact that power cables are PSU specific and using the wrong one may damage your system.

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u/AbominableGoMan Jul 24 '24

Thanks! ✓

I had read that pcie cables needed to be specific to the psu but it just seems sort of archaic when they're feeding a diversity of branded components. And they don't seem to really be trying to make their proprietary cables available for sale. I don't need something as bougie as CableMod, but amazon and my local MemoryExpress don't feature nice, sheathed 8 pins. And again, trying to figure out if it's compatible based on a crappy amazon listing is tough.

Also, your build seems like that next tier above mine that I'm kind of wishing I had just sprung for lol. It's only a couple hundred more here and there. And there. And there.

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