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Black 6-pin female to 8-pin male GPU power adapter cable, 22cm

YiKaiEn YKN-XK-6P-001-22cm 6 Pin Female to 8 Pin Male GPU Power Cable 22cm

SKU CH-FVCV-XFEMT

Converts a 6-pin PSU connector to an 8-pin GPU plug with a 6+2 pin design at 22 cm length

  • Cable length6 in (15.2 cm)
  • Conductor gaugeYKN-XK-6P-001-22 cm
  • Team affiliation1 Piece
  • First connectorMale-to-Female, 6 Pin
  • Second connectorMale-to-Female Type A
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Converts 6-pin PSU output to 8-pin GPU input
  • 6+2 pin design works as 8-pin or 6-pin
  • 22 cm length fits compact builds
  • Supplies 12 V power to compatible graphics cards
  • Compatible with ASUS, Colorful, Galaxy, MSI, MAXSUN, Sapphire, XFX

Adapter Cable for GPU Power

This 6-pin female to 8-pin male cable connects a power supply 6-pin output to a graphics card 8-pin input. It is intended for builders whose PSU lacks the native 8-pin connector required by their GPU. The 22 cm length bridges the gap without excess slack.

6+2 Pin Dual-Function Connector

The connector is designed as a 6+2 pin assembly so it can serve as either an 8-pin or a 6-pin plug. This allows the same cable to power cards that need an 8-pin socket and those that only need 6-pin. The feature removes the need for a separate adapter when swapping GPUs.

22 cm Cable Length

The cable measures 22 cm (8.6 inches) end to end. This fixed length decides whether the adapter reaches from your PSU to the graphics card in your case. Buyers who need a longer run should look for a different cable.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameYiKaiEn
Model nameYKN-XK-6P-001-22 cm
Ports & slots
First connectorMale-to-Female, 6 Pin
Second connectorMale-to-Female Type A
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)
Cable length6 in (15.2 cm)
Conductor gaugeYKN-XK-6P-001-22 cm
Cable shieldingLow Voltage
Build detailsRound
More details
Team affiliation1 Piece

Questions about this item

Will the 6+2 pin connector on this 22cm cable loosen over time and need reseating?

The 6+2 pin connector uses a standard PCIe latch design; it stays secure unless the cable is repeatedly unplugged, so reseating is only needed if the system is moved frequently.

What limits how long this adapter can run at full GPU load before the wires get too hot?

The 12 volt rating and round construction set the thermal ceiling; sustained load is limited by the wire gauge and connector contact resistance rather than a timed shutoff.

How much heat or noise does this 6 pin to 8 pin adapter add when the card runs all day?

The adapter itself has no fan or active parts, so it adds no noise; heat is limited to normal resistive warming in the 22cm cable and the 6+2 pin contacts.

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