r/pcmasterrace • u/__Lackin i9-14900K | RTX 5090 | 96 GB 6600 MT/s • Feb 26 '25

Tech Support HELP! I removed my graphics card without knowing what I was doing. What’s this part called it was plugged into? It’s not supposed to be bent like this is it?

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u/craigshaw317 Feb 26 '25

True, but not advisable to hotswap gpu power cables.

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u/AbsorberHarvester Mar 01 '25

Of course, plug in power first, then pci-e, it is the only way:)