Sep 18, 2020 · To piggyback on this, my RTX 3080 has 2x 8 pin slots. Do I need to use 2 separate cables or can I use one 8pin cable that splits into 2 8 pin cables at the end? Thanks

Oct 16, 2021 · I have the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 3080 xtreme and I want to know which cables I have to buy for it. The PSU I have is the Corsair RM850X (2021). Currently I am going to use the 3 6+2 pin connectors...

Dec 3, 2020 · I asked Be Quiet! once if it matters (my card has a 6+8 pin connection) and they said it doesn't matter if I use one or two cables. No, use two dedicated cables. That's what Nvidia recommends.

Being a dual-slot card, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 draws power from 1x 12-pin power connector, with power draw rated at 320 W maximum. Display outputs include: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. GeForce RTX 3080 is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface.

Jan 11, 2021 · Yes you do need to plug in all three 8 pins. Also, the first 8 pin MUST be dedicated from the PSU side and not shared, UNLESS your PSU is one of those with BOTH a 12 pin to 2x8 pin split, AND three active 12v wires per each 6 pin group in the group of 12 on the PSU side.

Jul 20, 2022 · As it turns out, some of the new 30-Series GPUs require two of the PCIe 8-pin connections (otherwise known as “6+2” connectors), while others require three – and even within the 3080 product line specifically, the power connection needs vary depending on …

Nov 29, 2023 · Ensure that the PSU has the necessary connectors, such as 8-pin PCIe and potentially a 12-pin PCIe connector for the RTX 3080. Modular PSUs provide better cable management, improving airflow and overall system aesthetics.

Oct 26, 2020 · Question: I've got a 3080 EVGA FTW Ultra on the way, which has 3 8-pin power connections. I have a new Corsair 850 PSU, but all the cords it ships with are 8-pin to Y Dual (6+2)-pin outputs. If I leave one Y end hanging, and use three separate cables, is that the same as using 3 strait 8-to-8 cables?

Sep 17, 2020 · The RTX 3080 can draw a maximum of 350 Watts. You need a PSU that can handle 2 PCIe 6+2 pin cable. Furmark power reached 370W on the founder edition. What is your PSU brand and model? The...

Jan 11, 2021 · I recently got my hands on an evga ftw 3 ultra gaming 3080 and with it I purchased an evga 850 GQ power supply. I understand the 3080 needs three separate 8 pin power connectors, but my power supply only came with split 2x8pin cables. Do I need 3 single 8pin cables or will 3 split cables be fine?