Poemaster In Runtime Messages 284 Aug 30, 2007 #1 The CPU Power connected in the top left, the white one has four holes exposed and four covered up I have a eight pin and a 4 pin for that spot should I remove the cover and connect the eight pin or just the four pin?
The CPU Power connected in the top left, the white one has four holes exposed and four covered up I have a eight pin and a 4 pin for that spot should I remove the cover and connect the eight pin or just the four pin?
b1gapl Mod Emeritus Messages 13,044 Location USA Aug 30, 2007 #2 I think if you're using a quad core, it's better to use that 8-pin power connector, to provide more stable power.
I think if you're using a quad core, it's better to use that 8-pin power connector, to provide more stable power.
A Alexinator In Runtime Messages 347 Aug 30, 2007 #3 If you ahve the option, do it of course. The motherboard supports it and will manage the power appropriately.
If you ahve the option, do it of course. The motherboard supports it and will manage the power appropriately.