[Cialug] PCIE for graphics card

[David Champion]

I would not recommend using a power splitter for powering a high-end video
card - they can draw too much power and I've seen them melt the insulation
on the splitters.

Get a new PSU with the needed power connectors so you don't burn the place
down.

-dc

On Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 11:15 AM L. V. Lammert <lvl at omnitec.net> wrote:

> On Thu, 13 Oct 2022, Scott Yates wrote:
>
> > You might actually need a newer power supply.  On mine, there are pcie
> > cables that are labeled for the motherboard, and separate ones that are
> > just labeled pcie that go to the video card.  I don't know for sure if
> that
> > is the case for you, but it might be worth looking at.
> >
> I just rebuilt this machine last summer with a new i9, .. ggrrrrr <g>!!
>
> At least that makes sense, but I just checked the PSs we have in stock,
> none have two PCIe power leads.
>
> Is there any chance of finding a Radeon card that will work with newer
> Linux kernels to support 3-4 external monitors?
>
>         Thanks!
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