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‎03-30-2023 04:06 PM

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Product: HP Z8 G4 RCTO Base Model Workstation
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

I am trying to install a GEFORCE RTX 3060 - 12 GB graphics card in a Z8 G4 Workstation. The card requires an 8 pin power cable. The workstation only has 2 x 4 pin power cables and 4 x 2 pin power cables (none will reach the expansion slot area) PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO.  Is there a workaround to get an 8 pin power cable that will power the card, which has 170 Watt consumptionHP Z8 G4 2 x 4 pin power cable - GEFORCE RTX 3060 8 Pin Connector(2).jpg

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‎03-30-2023 04:47 PM

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Hi:

 

Do you think something like this would work or is the length too short?

 

Amazon.com: Cable Matters 2-Pack 8-Pin PCIe to Molex (2X) Power Cable 4 Inches : Electronics

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‎03-30-2023 05:01 PM

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Looks like  this 4 inch cable will just about reach.  I wasn't sure what the connectors were called but by using the info in your suggestion I was able to find a 7" cable which will reach for sure.  The card requires 170 Watts, do you know if the 2 x 4 pin will provide that? Thanks4 pin to 8 pin - 7 inches.jpg

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‎03-30-2023 06:52 PM

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You're very welcome.

 

The set you found indicates a 180W capacity.

 

So, if the power requirements are 180W from both the PCie x16 slot + the two Molex connectors to 8 Pin power connector, you should be fine.

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‎03-31-2023 05:42 AM

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hi

"The workstation only has 2 x 4 pin power cables "

and it won't fit?
I had a model with 4+2, they separate
you can with this connect either a 6 pin or an 8 pin once combined
If you with 4*2, that should make you 8?

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