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Originally Posted by MpG  I don't think the PCI-E cable is physically limited to 75W, that's just the PCI-E specifications. Technically, a 4 pin molex can supply 75W (~6A) without much trouble, and it's only got a single 12V line, whereas the PCI-E cable's got two of them. So things are probably okay there. |
I tend not to agree to a certain extent. The specification is there for a reason and in my opinion it should be followed to a tee be it due to the mechanical specifications of the 18g (or lower gauge) wire used on the PCI-E cable or whatever other reason.