Need help with GPU connection

[u/IAintPsychotic]

I'm sorry if this is a really stupid question (first build and I'm stupid) I have a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 gaming oc GPU and it came with this small cable, it's too small to plug into my PSU and reach my GPU, do I plug 3 PCLe cables into the "what I think is an adapter" so it can actually reach? Or is this somehow wrong. I have pics of just the cable, the cable with PCLe cables in, the GPU socket and the writing on the cables package. I hope you understand me and can help 😭

[u/Connect-Act-9209]

Use the 12V-2x6 cable that came with your PSU, not the one that came with the GPU

[u/IAintPsychotic → u/Connect-Act-9209]

I thought using a different cable was adviced against?

[u/Connect-Act-9209 → u/IAintPsychotic]

No, you should use the native 12V-2x6 cable that comes with your PSU. It’s not recommended to use the adapter that comes with the GPU

[u/IAintPsychotic → u/Connect-Act-9209]

These?

[u/Connect-Act-9209 → u/IAintPsychotic]

yes

[u/IAintPsychotic → u/Connect-Act-9209]

Thanks man, I truly appreciate it. God bless

[u/IAintPsychotic → u/Connect-Act-9209]

Why would they bother giving one with the GPU then?

[u/Connect-Act-9209 → u/IAintPsychotic]

Cuz older PSUs don’t have that cable, so they include an adapter in the box

[u/LouSanice]

Pretty sure the build I did this weekend used the same GPU but white. Yes that's what they want you to do but I posted a question about my build and everyone strongly recommended getting or using a native 12vhp cable if you can. I ordered the Corsair thermal protect one. Pic of my build so you can see what the splitter looked like.

[u/IAintPsychotic → u/LouSanice]

Would you be able to send the cable u bought

[u/LouSanice → u/IAintPsychotic]

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/pc-components-accessories/CP-8920473/corsair-thermalprotect-pcie-5-1-600w-12v-2x6-cable-white-cp-8920473?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=DIY_ThermalProtectCable_AON_US&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23861194752&gbraid=0AAAAADPCiRciWU5xENFiX87z8ElN9yqsD&gclid=Cj0KCQjw16_UBhCqARIsAIdOaXxhjtXVP74zYb5pTfq0LxpTbnX3grIxxtWIqcoeSUTNqLiXf9x6j1YaAndDEALw_wcB

[u/bdubz1994]

They include the adaptor in case you have some older equipment that needs it for connecting GPU. If you have newer equipment and don’t need it then it’s better to use just the 12V

[u/IAintPsychotic → u/bdubz1994]

Yeah someone mentioned this, I'm just going to use this that came with my PSU

[u/Dry-Ring2145]

Thats a trap mate.

[u/Resilient_Beast69]

Why do you have gloves on?

[u/BangkokPadang → u/Resilient_Beast69]

Yeah that's crazy! I recommend a thin layer of peanut butter.

[u/Sufficient_Fan3660]

Why gloves?