PCI Express Power (8 pin)
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Connector found at PCI Express cards which needs extra power from the power supply unit, usually video cards.</br> First introduced in PCI Express v2.0. Maximum power usage is 150W.
Pinout
8765 _ U#UU (at Video card) UUU# (#=Square connector, U=Square at top and U shaped at bottom) 4321
5678 = UU#U (at cable from Power supply unit) #UUU (#=Square connector, U=Square at top and U shaped at bottom) 1234
| Pin | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | +12V (yellow) |
| 2 | +12V (yellow) (or N/C) |
| 3 | +12V (yellow) |
| 4 | +12V (black?) |
| 5 | GND (black) |
| 6 | GND (black) |
| 7 | GND (black) |
| 8 | GND (black) |
Note: Pin 2 is N/C (not connected) according to the specification. But most power supplies have +12V connected on pin 2.