Mac Pro PCIe aux a and b connector cord for powersupply....

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Mac Pro PCIe aux a and b connector cord for powersupply....

Hey everyone,

here is my dilemma, I just recently purchased a new graphics card to go into my 2009 Mac Pro tower running 8 core 2.26. Now this new graphics card needs power to work since it is a high performance card. The problem I have is I dont know where to plug in to get the power other then from the PCIe aux A and B ports. Those ports are empty with no cords plugged in, and I cant seem to track down the right cord to then connect to my power cord to then connect to my new graphics card. And like everything apple these 6 pin ports look alot smaller then the typical pcie 6 port connector. Now if anyone has a mac pro that connects to these ports and can share some insight that would be great!

Thanks!

Posted on Aug 30, 2012 4:10 PM

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Answer 1

Kushari

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Mar 1, 2013 11:08 AM in response to Makman8688

That is the wrong cable, but since you posted that in August, I am assuming you already figured that out.

This is the right cable you need.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mac-Pro-PCIe-PCI-Express-6-Pin-Video-Card-Power-Cable-/27 0475251874?pt=US_Power_Cables_Connectors&hash=item3ef994d0a2&_uhb=1#ht_1441wt_11 65

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Ricks-

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Aug 30, 2012 5:08 PM in response to Makman8688

I believe you can just use standard PCIe power cables for this. That is a really common part and not specific to Apple. And you are correct, those are the ports you use to connect up to your graphics card power.

Rick

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Makman8688 Author

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Aug 31, 2012 2:24 PM in response to Ricks-

Ahh okay. I might have found the right cables, should have them by tuesday to confirm.

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