zdyCGTime

zdyCGTime 2 Pack 15-Pin SATA Male to 8 Pin (6+2 Pin) PCI-Express Female Video Card Power Adapter Cable (6+2Pin) 8 Pin PCI-E Female to Male SATA for Graphic Cable (20CM/8inch)

Name: zdyCGTime 2 Pack 15-Pin SATA Male to 8 Pin (6+2 Pin) PCI-Express Female Video Card Power Adapter Cable (6+2Pin) 8 Pin PCI-E Female to Male SATA for
Brand: zdyCGTime
SKU: B075383P7T

Bottom line: The zdyCGTime 2 Pack 15-Pin SATA Male to 8 Pin: Two cables per pack at 6.99 USD total, so a spare stays in the parts bin; main trade-off: 54W SATA limit (12V x 4.5A) is far under most 8-pin card draw.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Two cables per pack at 6.99 USD total, so a spare stays in the parts bin
✓ Pure copper conductors, not copper-clad aluminum, in the 20cm run
✓ 6+2 detachable head fits either 8-pin or 6-pin card sockets
✓ Manufacturer prints the 54W SATA ceiling on the listing instead of hiding it

Cons

✗ 54W SATA limit (12V x 4.5A) is far under most 8-pin card draw
✗ zdyCGTime warns of burn or fire risk if you exceed that ceiling
✗ 20cm is short; a distant SATA lead may not reach the card
✗ PVC jacket, not braided sleeving, so routing is less tidy

Manufacturer description

The zdyCGTime SATA to 8-pin PCIe adapter cable is a 2-pack of short 20cm (8-inch) power converters that turn a spare 15-pin SATA power lead into an 8-pin (6+2 detachable) PCI-Express connector for a graphics card. Each cable uses pure copper conductors in PVC insulation, so it moves current with less resistance than the aluminum-clad wiring found in bargain adapters. Installation is plug and play: seat the SATA end on any free drive power lead inside your case, then plug the 6+2 head into the card. The detachable two-pin block means the same cable serves either an 8-pin or a 6-pin card…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much power can this SATA to 8-pin adapter actually deliver?

zdyCGTime rates the SATA plug at 12V x 4.5A, which is 54W maximum. The manufacturer states plainly that an 8-pin (6+2) socket's normal draw exceeds that SATA limit, so only use this with a card that stays under 54W on the PCIe connector.

Can I use this to power an RTX or other modern gaming GPU?

No. The listing's own warning says exceeding the 54W SATA ceiling risks burning out or catching fire, and modern 8-pin cards draw well above that. This adapter suits low-draw cards where the PCIe plug pulls under the stated limit.

Does it work with a 6-pin card as well as an 8-pin?

Yes. The connector is a 6+2 design, so the two-pin block detaches and leaves a standard 6-pin PCI-Express plug. Both configurations are covered by the same cable.

How long is the cable and how many do I get?

Each cable is 20cm (8 inches) and the package contains 2 cables. Measure from your free SATA power lead to the card's power socket before ordering, since 20cm is short for a full-tower routing path.

Key Features

Size: (20CM/8inch) Color: Black+yellow, Package Quantity:(2 Pack) Material: PVC Plastic & pure copper conductor , Function: 15-Pin SATA Male to 8 Pin (6+2 Pin) PCI-Express(PCI-E) Female Video Card Power Cable
【SATA 15Pin to 8 Pin (6+2 Pin) Female PCI-E Power Cable】This cable will convert a 15-Pin SATA male connector into a 8-Pin or 6-Pin (detachable to 6-pin) PCI-Express connector for video cards.It can solve the problem of insufficient power supply of motherboard PCIe, and easily support high-performance graphics cards.
【Application Field】Use the computer's SATA interface to 8-pin or 6-pin (detachable to 6-pin) power the graphics card.increasing the current of video card.
【Plug and Play】Simple installation. Just plug the 15-Pin SATA connector into the 15-Pin SATA interface inside the computer and plug the other end of the 8 (6+2) Pin interface into the graphics card power slot.
【Warning】The maximum power of SATA plug:12V × 4.5A = 54W. Please note that the power consumption of the 8-pin (6+2) socket exceeds the SATA power supply limit. If the power of SATA plug is exceeded, there may be a risk of burning out or catching fire.

Full Specifications

Brand	zdyCGTime
Cable Type	PCI-Express Female Video Card Power Adapter Cable
Connector Type	Sata
Special Feature	Tangle Free
Compatible Devices	PC

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