So what in general is the right interpretation here? What's the max power this thing is rated to deliver? (I suppose I am asking in the context of 12V but I am also curious about max in general. Is this correct? Does this imply that even though the pins are capable of higher current, it should not be done in this particular connector? Some other sources I read mention 288W limits by using 8A instead, 3 * 8A * 12V = 288W. The PCIe8 pin connected to a PSU as far as I know typically has has three pins at 12V, so to me that implies the max is 3 * 7A * 12V = 252W. I assume it's the total.įor 16AWG on an 8-pin it seems to correspond to 7A. On Sheet 8, for a given AWG it says that the max amperage depends on the 'number of circuits,' though I am unsure if this means number of pins carrying current or number of pins present in the connector regardless of their voltages. Hopefully these are the 'standard' components here.įor the pin it says the max rating is 9A, 600V.įor the connector it seems more complicated. Blind mating interface: Allows 2.54mm misalignment in x and y axis for all configurations. For absolute perfection you combine this connector with our original ATX crimp terminals FEMALE or of course the version for 15-16 AWG wire, ATX crimp terminals 15-16 AWG FEMALE.For the sake of argument let's assume 16AWG wire, the biggest wire the connector is rated for. Easy to operate thumb latch assures connectors are fully mated Prevents accidental unmating. In practice, Id say maximum 100 watts to be safe. You can use these 8-pin PCI-Express (PCI-E) connectors with existing crimp terminals already found on your wire. A 2 x molex > pci-e 8pin can work, but each molex connector is only rated for up to around 60 watts, so the adapter in theory should not be used with a video card that takes more than 120 watts through the 8 pin connector.

MOLEX is the company which creates the specifications of such products and is the only company who will not compromise in any aspect when manufacturing these. 45587-0004 - Molex Mini-Fit JR, PCIe Applications, 8-pin Receptacle with polarisation link. Disregard, I didnt see the numbering in the next column. This is what originals are all about! No compromise in a different league, which you immediately feel when you combine these original products. Now, that being said - did you link to the right PSU This isnt a modular one and it says right on the page that it comes with 1圆+2pin and 1圆pin PCI-E connectors. You will recognize how perfectly the terminals go into the connector, how easily the Pin Remover extracts the terminals (you will be so surprised!) and how perfectly the connectors go into their counterparts. These three components in combination show you how a perfect setup works in an ideal world. You will experience what happens when all specifications are exactly met in all components: Connectors by MOLEX, crimp terminals by MOLEX and the original Pin Remover by MOLEX. Manufactured in the USA and Italy at uncompromising material grades and precision levels, there is a clear difference to the compromising China manufacturers who need to compete on price. For absolute perfection you combine this. This is the highest grade in existence and a level clearly above the rest in this industry You can use these 8-pin PCI-Express (PCI-E) connectors with existing crimp terminals already found on your wire. The 8-pin PCI-Express (PCI-E) ( if you want to use a 8-pin connector on the power supply side of a modular PSU, make sure to check if you need this one or the 8-pin ATX version) connector by MOLEX is the holy grail of unmatched precision and zero tolerance production in the world of connectors.

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