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Black sleeved 13-inch Y-cable with one 8-pin PCIe female and two 8-pin (6+2) male connectors

Cable Matters 8 Pin PCIe Splitter Cord 13-inch 18AWG

SKU CH-K9F6-EKP7Q

Splits one PCIe 8-pin connector into two 8-pin (6+2) plugs for graphics cards, 13-inch 18AWG sleeved cable

  • Connector detailsDVI to DVI
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Product typeSpeaker Wires
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsBlack
  • Key featuresBlack
  • Adds two PCIe power connectors from one 8-pin cable
  • 13-inch sleeved cable with 18AWG tin-coated copper wire
  • Works with non-modular and semi-modular PSUs only
  • Dual 6+2 male ends fit 6-pin or 8-pin graphics cards
  • Includes hook-and-loop strip for tidy cable management

PCIe 8-pin splitter for dual GPU power

This 13-inch Y-cable converts one 8-pin PCIe female connector from a non-modular or semi-modular PSU into two 8-pin (6+2) male plugs for graphics cards. It suits builders whose power supply lacks enough native PCIe leads for a second GPU or a card with dual connectors. The 18AWG conductors carry the current while the sleeved jacket keeps routing tidy.

Simple plug-in with one compatibility catch

Installation is a direct connection: seat the female end onto the PSU’s existing 8-pin male cable, then attach each 6+2 male end to the graphics card. The sliding 2-pin section lets each plug serve either a 6-pin or 8-pin socket. The only common issue is attempting use with a fully-modular PSU, which this adapter does not support.

Fixed length and current limit define

At 33 cm total length the cable only reaches components near the PSU, so it cannot span large cases or rear-mounted GPU brackets. The 1007-18AWG gauge sets the maximum safe current, meaning the splitter cannot deliver more power than a single 8-pin source provides; high-wattage cards drawing beyond that rating risk overload.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCable Matters
Product typeSpeaker Wires
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector detailsDVI to DVI
Connector genderFemale to Female

Questions about this item

How do I verify the splitter is delivering power correctly after connecting it to my PSU and graphics card?

The graphics card should power on and be detected by the system BIOS or operating system without any instability or shutdowns under load.

What is included with the Cable Matters splitter and what must I provide separately?

The package includes one 13-inch 18AWG Y-cable with an 8-pin PCIe female connector and two 8-pin (6+2) male connectors, plus a hook-and-loop strip. You must provide a compatible non-modular or semi-modular PSU with an 8-pin PCIe male cable.

Which version of this splitter should I choose for a graphics card requiring two 8-pin connectors?

This single model provides one 8-pin PCIe female input that splits into two 8-pin (6+2) male outputs, supporting cards needing dual 8-pin or 6-pin connections from compatible PSUs.

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