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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.
- Is there a difference between 8-pin EPS12V and PCI-E connectors?
They are completely different. The EPS connector is meant to...
- Is there a difference between 8-pin EPS12V and PCI-E connectors?
23 gru 2021 · The extra 8 pin connector is used to power added cards in the pci slots as well as added power for overclocking. In testing, I used only one which worked fine. It is EVGA P6 1000W platinum....
12 maj 2017 · The 8-pin connector is literally designed as two of the 4-pin connectors put together. It is entirely possible to just plug the 4-pin connector in the 8-pin slot. It won't damage anything, but...
27 gru 2022 · I notice that the motherboard has 8+4 pin 12v power connection, and my "old" Corsair RM650X PSU only has a 2*4 (8pin) CPU cable. Which means I won't be able to plug in the "extra" 4 pin...
24 cze 2023 · The 8-pin CPU power connector, also known as the EPS12V connector, is a vital component on a motherboard that supplies power specifically to the CPU. It’s typically located near the CPU socket on the motherboard and is designed to be connected to an 8-pin power cable from the power supply unit (PSU).
6 gru 2014 · They are completely different. 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. You shouldn't be able to switch between them - the square and rounded off connectors are arranged such that you can't.
26 gru 2023 · An EPS power connector 8 pin, also known as an 8-pin EPS12V connector, is a type of power connector that is used to supply power to the CPU (central processing unit) of a computer. The connector is typically located on the motherboard and is connected to the power supply unit (PSU) via a cable.
