Subj : Re: i5
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Vorlon
Date : Mon May 20 2024 12:16:41

Hi Poindexter,

 On Sunday May 19 2024, Poindexter Fortran said to Spectre:

 PF>  Was given a video card with a 4 and 6-pin power
 PF>  connector, apparently some people power them off of SATA power but
 PF>  have concerns about it.

Alot of the newer video cards draw way more power and amp's than what the
PCIe bus can supply. So they come with a 4/6 pin power connector. A lot of
the newer PSU's have those power rails/leads for them now...

\/orlon
aka
Stephen

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