EVGA - What would you pay for PCIE cables?

sygnus21 said:

Britton30 said:

This is really confusing Drew. If your GPU uses 2 8-pin connectors, there are
none hanging loose?

Never mind, I see you're meaning the extension cable to PCIe cable connection.

That's ok Gary, trust me, I have my moments too

Anyway now you see where I'm coming from, and it really is hard to find a true 8-pin to 6+2 pin PCIE cable. I actually ordered two ATX 12V CPU cables but found out quickly those don't fit. Besides returning them, I looked like a fool

I actually found what I want here: Akasa FLEXA V8 8-Pin PCI-E Single Braid Extension Cable

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but they're out of stock, return yet to be determined...

I just looked at the link and they are showing 19 in stock. Jump on it!

madcratebuilder said:

Britton30 said:

Yup, any/all cases with fans vibrate.

Noc's don't.

I can't fathom fan vibration causing paint to flake. Really?

The 6 Noctua fans I have do vibrate, not much but it's there.

(Sorry Drew for the intrusion)

Nice find Drew.

Britton30 said:

I'm thinkin' 'tis the other way around. The reason for the split end is not all graphics card use all eight connections; some use only six. It's similar to the ATX PSU cable that goes to the MOBO; most are eight pin that can be split to two four pin connectors to accommodate MOBOS that have only a four pin socket for the CPU power.

FrozenCPU are very good for stuff, obviously I live in the UK, but I ordered my 780 backplate from them and it was delivered to my door in the UK within 8 Days! I was very impressed to say the least, especially seeing shipping was only $8!

Glad you got what you needed Drew.

sygnus21 said:

Britton30 said:

Nice find Drew.

Thanks. And that end (split end) goes to the GPU. Remember the GPU can have either 6 or 8 pin connections, so if your GPU just requires a 6-pin, you can just split the pins into a 6+2 and just use the 6 pin part. The extra two pins will just be un-used.

<W.C. Fields impression> Ahh yess.
Now I recall it was where you connected the cables from the SPU to the other extension that had only a 6-pin connector, I think. Is that right?