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When 6-pin PCIe first came out it was rated for 75w(20-22 AWG) but the difference of 6-pin to 8-pin is very similar in fact I see no reason why a 6 pin cannot provide 150w.
The connectors both 6/8-pin have only 3x12v lines, with the 8-pin having an extra ground and sense wire that provide "Stability".
I am fairly confident that by upgrading the wire gauge from (20 to 16/14 AWG) the use of a 6-pin to 8-pin cable should not be an issue!
Edit: Theoretically a (16awg) 6-pin PCIe cable can deliver 360w, each 12v line supplying 120w.
Thank you for your time!
The connectors both 6/8-pin have only 3x12v lines, with the 8-pin having an extra ground and sense wire that provide "Stability".
I am fairly confident that by upgrading the wire gauge from (20 to 16/14 AWG) the use of a 6-pin to 8-pin cable should not be an issue!
Edit: Theoretically a (16awg) 6-pin PCIe cable can deliver 360w, each 12v line supplying 120w.
Thank you for your time!
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