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Are all 8 pin power connectors the same?
4 Answers. 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.
Do you need all 8 pins for cpu power?
You have to plug in the 8pin connector. If you’re going to overclock the cpu plug in both. It’s definitely not needed for normal operation or even a slight overclock.
What power connector does the cpu use?
ATX motherboard power connector (usually called P1): This is the connector that goes to the motherboard to provide it with power. The connector has 20 or 24 pins. One of the pins belongs to the PS-ON wire (it is usually green).
Do I need both 8 pin GPU power connector?
Some low-end and mid-range graphics cards can only use the PCI Express x16 slot as a power source, but more demanding cards will need to use 6-pin or 8-pin PCI Express power connectors. In that case, the power requirement is the sum of two (or more) connected graphics cards.
Is CPU 8 pin the same as PCIE 8 pin?
no as the pin shapes are different so you cpu 8 pin will not fit into a 8pin pci-e port.
What does EPS12V mean?
EPS12V refers to the 8-pin connector used for CPU power. ATX12V is the form factor (ATX form factor, supplies 12V, internally converted to 5v and 3.3v as well).
Do I connect both 8 pin and 4 pin CPU power?
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.
Do you need both 24 pin and 8 pin?
You need to connect both 24pin and 8pin. 24 pin is main power for motherboard. 8 pin is power for CPU.
Can you use 8 pin 4 pin motherboard?
If there were an 8 to 4 adapter, it would be safe. You are perfectly OK using just 4 of the 8 pins – they usually connect to the same rails in the power supply – the only reason for having multiple pins/wires is to spread the current across more wiring.
What is the 8 pin 12V power connector for?
Can be used to connect to a six or eight pin socket on a video card to provide additional 12v power. Most commonly used to power hard drives and optical drives. These are mostly often used for fan connections in modern system, but in the past they were used for hard drives, optical drives, and many other devices.
Can I use a 6 pin on a 8 pin GPU?
6 pin to 8 pin adapters are fine with decent psu and used with only one adapter in total.
Why does GPU have 8 pin and 6 pin?
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. If a 6-pin connector is plugged into an 8-pin slot, the GPU will attempt to draw more power than that cable is rated for, resulting in a fire hazard.