What is the 8 pin power connector on motherboard?
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 the motherboard will detect the difference and either not start up at all, or run in a VERY restricted mode.
How much power does 8 pin CPU give?
8-pin power connector can provide up to 150 watts.
Does 8 pin CPU need power?
The 8 pin is more than enough for running the system. You’re totally fine without it. If you’re upgrading to a RTX 3070 or 3080 and a Ryzen 5600X your 650 Watts should be enough since it’s a good model. Total draw at full load will be like ~ 500 watts for the system with a 3080 and 5600X.
Can I use a 4pin CPU power in 8 pin?
If your power supply only has a 4-pin connector, it’s still quite likely that you can use it in an 8 pin port. If compatible then it will go in on “one side” of the 8-pin connector. This will likely give enough power, but beware over-clocking.
What does the 8 pin power connector do?
8-pin power connectors are found in high-end graphics cards. 8-pin connectors have 4.2mm pitch and can deliver up to 150 watts, twice the amount that a 6-pin connector is capable of.
What is EATX 12V?
The cable your motherboard is requiring you to plug in is an 8-pin CPU/EPS ATX power, which is also called EATX12V, connector. This cable, depending on your PSU may be composed of one single 8-pin cable, or two 4-pin cables designed to be connected side by side.
How much power can SATA provide?
54 Watts
SATA power connectors can safely provide up to 54 Watts of power. Molex power connectors can safely provide up to 132 Watts* of power. PCIe 6 pin power connectors can safely provide up to 75 Watts of power.
How much power does the 3070 use?
NVIDIA recommends a 650W PSU for the RTX 3070, but if you’re currently working with, say, a 600W PSU, you might get along just fine depending on other hardware in your system.
Do I need to connect both ATX 12v?
Yes, you do need to connect both cables.
Do I need to connect both ATX 12v 8 pin and 4 pin?
The 4 pin is only necessary if you are doing extreme overclocking, such as LN2. Otherwise the 8 pin will provide all the power you will need.
How do I connect my 4 pin PSU to 8 pin motherboard?
Our power supply units (PSUs) use an 8-pin EPS12v CPU cable that can be split into two 4-pin connectors. If you want to connect our PSU into a 4-pin EPS motherboard port, simply pull the two halves of the connector apart and connect one half into the motherboard port.
Do I need to connect both ATX 12V?