PCI Express Power (6 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 v1.0. Maximum power usage is 75W.
Pinout
654 _ #UU (at Video card) UU# (#=Square connector, U=Square at top and U shaped at bottom) 321
456 = UU# (at cable from Power supply unit) #UU (#=Square connector, U=Square at top and U shaped at bottom) 123
Connector at Power supply unit cable: Molex 45559-0002 (pins: Molex 39-00-0207, Molex 44476-1111 or Molex 39-00-0168).</br> Connector at Video card: Molex 45558-0002.</b> Use 18 AWG for all pins.
| Pin | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | +12V (yellow) |
| 2 | +12V (yellow) (or N/C) |
| 3 | +12V (yellow) |
| 4 | GND (black) |
| 5 | GND (black) |
| 6 | GND (black) |
Note: Pin 2 is N/C (not connected) according to the specification. But most power supplies have +12V connected on pin 2.