CPU power connectors | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

atomic stirrup Jul 2, 2023, 8:34 PM

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Hi, I'm currently building my first PC and have a question about the CPU power connectors on my Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X motherboard. My be quiet Straight Power 11 PSU came with a 4+4 pin power cable for the CPU, though my motherboard has two 8 pin connectors/headers. Should I plug both ends of the cable into one connector, filling up all "pin slots", or should I split them up (one 4 pin end into the first connector, the other into the 2nd one)?

scarlet wraith Jul 2, 2023, 8:35 PM

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The first one 😄

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Both connectors into the same slot

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Consider reading the user manual if its your first time building a pc. A lot of usefull stuff in there

quasi plinth Jul 2, 2023, 8:38 PM

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yeah i had a similar issue with mine

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the manual always helps

atomic stirrup Jul 2, 2023, 8:39 PM

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ok, thank you! 🙂 I tried checking the mb's manual but couldn't find anything specifically regarding my question. maybe i just missed it lol anyway, thank you!

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