Do I use 4 pin or 8 pin CPU?

Do I use 4 pin or 8 pin CPU?

3 Answers. From experience, it suffices to install the 8 pin connector on the left. The right 4-pin-connector is basically a redundancy that the CPU may draw upon under extreme load most likely only relevant when you do extreme overclocking.

Do I need 8 pin and 4 pin?

Distinguished. You do not have to plug that extra 4 pin CPU power connector on the board. The 8 pin is more than enough for running the system. You’re totally fine without it.

Can you plug a 4 pin PCIe into an 8 pin?

Typically no, it’s not considered safe to use a 4-pin (molex?) to 8-pin PCIe adapter. Adapters are not standardized and can use thin gauge wire that can melt if too much power goes through them. It’s worrisome that you say 4-pin to 8-pin, because the 4-pin connectors are for the CPU and cannot be used for a GPU.

Is 4 pin CPU power enough?

Respectable. The 4-pin CPU cable can supply 140W, much more than your CPU’s requirement. Some motherboard has 8-pin connector (280W) because it has CPU overclocking capability or it simple use the same power cable for other purposes. Just use what your motherboard has to offer.

Can a 4 pin CPU connector work 8 pin?

It is entirely possible to just plug the 4-pin connector in the 8-pin slot. It won’t damage anything, but the motherboard will detect the difference and either not start up at all, or run in a VERY restricted mode.

Do I need both the 8 pin and 4 pin CPU power plug?

You don’t actually NEED both connectors plugged in. Usually the motherboard functions perfectly with just the 8-pin connected. You’d have to have a very high end CPU or a very overclocked CPU in order to actually NEED both connections populated.

Is 4 pin CPU needed?

4 pin is for extra stability when overclocking etc. It is not necessary to use the additional 4 pin connector if you’re not pushing the board or CPU too hard. Basic everyday computing and gaming won’t require it. It’s definitely not needed for normal operation or even a slight overclock.

Is 4 pin CPU power necessary?

Is EPS a CPU?

The EPS connector is meant to supply power to a motherboard cpu socket while the PCI express connector is meant to supply power to a GPU.

Do I need to connect both 8 pin and 4 pin CPU?

4 pin is for extra stability when overclocking etc. It is not necessary to use the additional 4 pin connector if you’re not pushing the board or CPU too hard. You have to plug in the 8pin connector. If you’re going to overclock the cpu plug in both.

What is the difference between a 4-pin and 8-pin connector?

It will provide more power to the CPU especially when overclocking. A 4 pin will work, and in some cases that is all that some people have. Use the 8 pin, it will provide more power. Also connect a molex plug to the EZ_Plug (number 3 at the bottom), this provides more stable power to the PCIe lanes. The board is meant for overclockers.

Can I convert ATX12V to EPS12V?

No adapter can simply turn ATX12v into EPS12v in any useful way. It will not increase the available current/power (not the same thing, but true for both in this case).

Should I use a 4 pin or 8 pin power supply?

Thanks in advance! If your PSU has an 8 pin CPU connector, use that. It will provide more power to the CPU especially when overclocking. A 4 pin will work, and in some cases that is all that some people have. Use the 8 pin, it will provide more power.

What is the most useless 8-pin power connector?

The most useless 8-pins are the PCI-E 8-pins IMO. Whether it’s 6 pins or 8 pins, 3 pins/wires carry all the +12 current. just to be safe, that PSU its Dual 12v Rail right?.