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Two braided black-and-yellow Y-splitter cables, each with one 8-pin female end and two 6+2-pin male ends, coiled together

BUCIER

BUCIER 8 Pin PCIe Splitter Cable 2-Pack 8-inch Braided Y-Splitter GPU Power Adapter

SKU CH-H0P5-3XET3

Splits one GPU 8-pin into two 8-pin (6+2) connectors using 18 AWG braided copper cable, 20 cm each, 30 g per cable

  • Connector details8 Pin PCIe
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Product typePCIe
  • Product colorBlack Yellow
  • Overall length8
  • Key featuresGPU Power Cable
  • Adds two GPU power ports from one PSU connector using an 8-pin female to dual 8-pin (6+2) male splitter
  • 18AWG copper cores with braided mesh sleeve deliver stable power and resist wear
  • Each male end converts to 6-pin by removing two pins for flexible GPU compatibility
  • Latching connectors on every end lock securely to prevent accidental disconnection
  • Two 20 cm cables weigh 30 g each for a compact, lightweight install

PCIe 8-pin splitter cable for GPU upgrades

The BUCIER 8-pin PCIe splitter cable adds two additional PCI Express power connectors from a single 8-pin GPU header on the power supply. It lets builders upgrade a graphics card without replacing the power supply when extra connectors are needed. Each pack contains two 20 cm braided cables.

Practical limits of the 8-pin PCIe interface

The splitter draws all power through one 8-pin female connector, so the total current stays within the rating of that single source connection. It cannot be plugged directly into the PSU; a VGA cable from the power supply must be used first. The cable is not compatible with CPU 8-pin headers.

Capacity and headroom for dual GPU connectors

Each male end is a 6+2 pin design that fits both 6-pin and 8-pin graphics card sockets. The 18AWG copper conductors and braided mesh jacket deliver stable power to two GPUs or a single card with dual inputs. Latches on every connector prevent accidental disconnection under load.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUCIER
Model name8 Pin PCIE
Product typePCIe
Product colorBlack Yellow
Ports & slots
Connector details8 Pin PCIe
Connector genderMale-to-Female

Questions about this item

Should I pick the single cable or the 2-pack for my dual-GPU setup?

The 2-pack supplies two 8-inch splitters, each turning one 8-pin GPU header into two 6+2-pin plugs, so a pair covers both graphics cards without extra purchases.

What does the 18 AWG copper core mean for my GPU once installed?

18 AWG copper handles the current a modern graphics card draws, and the braided mesh protects the wires while the latched connectors stop accidental unplugging under load.

Is this a standard PCIe 8-pin splitter and will it work with my PSU's VGA port?

Yes — it follows the PCIe 8-pin pinout, but you must plug it into a VGA cable from the power supply first; it cannot connect directly to the PSU.

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