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# What is the difference between Type A and Type B

The difference between Type A and Type B is the orientation of the connector. As a result, they bend in the opposite directions.

Please check the PCIE ports on your GPU and compare them with the below photo.

For Type A, the clip/lock on the PCIE connector is at the bottom.
For Type B, the clip/lock on the PCIE connector is at the top.

![Type A vs Type B](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/127ac00d28a66e00/gpu-vga-8pin-6pin-pcie-u-turn-_13szd3u.jpg)

![Type A vs Type B](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/127ac00d28a66e00/gpuvga8pin6pinpcieuturn180degr_nk46go.jpg)

![Type A vs Type B](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/127ac00d28a66e00/8-pinangletypeatypeb78784zoom_2m4q56.jpg)