November 18, 20241 yr I have an Intel RES2SV240 on it's way to be to paired up with an LSI 9300-8i. The Intel RES2SV240's manual states it can be powered by PCIe x4 or Molex. I don't have a free PCIe x4 slot, but I do have a PCIe x1 Slot with a x16 connector that I will never use. Since it will fit and look clean, can I use this slot AND provide power via Molex? Edited November 18, 20241 yr by Jonathan Metts
November 19, 20241 yr @Jonathan Metts The Molex might not be needed. Whether the PCI-e slot is a x16, x4 or x1 data connection, it should provide the same power supply.
November 19, 20241 yr Author 8 hours ago, ChatNoir said: @Jonathan Metts The Molex might not be needed. Whether the PCI-e slot is a x16, x4 or x1 data connection, it should provide the same power supply. 7 hours ago, JorgeB said: Correct, you can use one or the other. That's great news! The manual specifies x4, but I thought I saw a post somewhere suggesting x1 is fine for just power.
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