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Originally Posted by newtekie1
I never use these PSUs, I'm just stating they are out there, and the PCI-E standard states the middle pin is optional on a 6-pin and required on a 8-pin. Just because you've never seen one without the 3rd pin doesn't mean it is required by the standard, and doesn't mean connectors without it don't exist.  |
Some of the 2x Molex to PCIe 6-pin adapters I've seen omit the second pin, which confirms that it can be removed when trying to cut costs.