PCI Express Power (8 pin)

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Connector found at PCI Express cards which needs extra power from the power supply unit, usually video cards.
First introduced in PCI Express v2.0. Maximum power usage is 150W.

[edit] Pinout 

5678
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U##U     (at Video card)
#UU#     (#=Square connector, U=Square at top and U shaped at bottom)

4321

8765
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U##U     (at cable from Power supply unit)
#UU#     (#=Square connector, U=Square at top and U shaped at bottom)

1234
Pin Name
1 +12V (yellow)
2 +12V (yellow)
3 +12V (yellow)
4 GND (black)
5 GND (black)
6 GND (black)
7 GND (black)
8 GND (black)

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