Question 8pin or 16 pin power connector for i9 9900k

[Azfar Siddiqui]

hi,
i want to know does i9 9900k require just the 8 pin connector or do i need add another 8 pin connector as circled in red? i will be OC'ing it may be not 5.0 but around 4.5Ghz

https://imgur.com/a/Plb7wUL

View: https://imgur.com/a/Plb7wUL


Motherboard is gigabyte 390 Aorus Master

 

[theoneandonlyfoohyking]

hi,
i want to know does i9 9900k require just the 8 pin connector or do i need add another 8 pin connector as circled in red? i will be OC'ing it may be not 5.0 but around 4.5Ghz

https://imgur.com/a/Plb7wUL

View: https://imgur.com/a/Plb7wUL


Motherboard is gigabyte 390 Aorus Master

I would. The extra connector there is to provide more power for extreme overclocking

 

[Darkbreeze]

Whether you are overclocking or not, using both 8 pin EPS connectors would be a good idea. Depending on the board, it may not even work without it as I've seen a few instances here where users had to replace their PSU with a model that DID have dual EPS connectors because the system would not POST without it.

So, you can TRY it, but it might not even be an option regardless of overclocking considerations. Typically they SAY that it's only if you are seriously overclocking but that has not been the case in at least SOME cases.

And whatever you do, using any kind of "adapter" is an extremely BAAAAD idea. If the PSU doesn't HAVE a second EPS connector built into it, then it is not suitable for use with that platform.

What is the EXACT model of your power supply?

 

[MadsModsat]

I use both connectors for my i9 9900K although my board only has 8 + 4-pin connectors. But I want to be sure it provides maximum stability. I'm running a very modest OC.

But I'm very curious about your plans for overclocking. The stock i9 9900K has a default all core boost of 4.7 GHz, so you would would have to underclock the CPU if you're going for 4.5 GHz

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes. 4.5Ghz would be an underclock, since the factory all core boost for the 9900k is 4.7Ghz. In reality there is little room FOR or need TO overclock, if you have ANY expectation of the CPU having a decent lifespan as it is already factory stretched-thin as it is in terms of toeing the line in regard to it's potential for electromigration and voltage-threshold shift, which are explained in the Intel temperature guide. This is a CPU that has just about been factory overclocked to as far as it can be without them simply saying "Look, this is going to last about two years if you're lucky".

Anything beyond what it's already configured for, is simply saying "I don't care if this lasts or not". The higher binned KS really doesn't extend that much either. It's still the same silicon, just a slightly better example. So, overclocking potential is practically non-existent even if you delid and even if you run a big custom loop.

If you gained 200-300mhz for your nearly four to five hundred dollar delid and loop investment, you'd be lucky, and you'd still probably cut the lifespan of your CPU by 1/3 in a lot, if not most cases.

But even at the stock configuration, this CPU can chew up some power, so I'd err to the side of caution and stability, and give it what it asks for. Obviously though, it's up to you how you want to proceed.

 

[Azfar Siddiqui]

Sorry i meant around 4.8. not going to underclock it lol.

PSU is Corsair Rmx850W

I have the extra cable only PIA is it wont reach PSU since even the one thats already there on right side is already far fetched.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Won't reach? What size is your case?

You could try one of these. Or something similar. Avoid cheaper quality versions or you'll likely end up with a catastrophe.

https://www.amazon.com/CableMod-ModFlex-EPS-Extension-45cm/dp/B0784J4ZYF

 

[Azfar Siddiqui]

Won't reach? What size is your case?

You could try one of these. Or something similar. Avoid cheaper quality versions or you'll likely end up with a catastrophe.

https://www.amazon.com/CableMod-ModFlex-EPS-Extension-45cm/dp/B0784J4ZYF

its corsair 500d se, i dont know i will see if i can route it some other way but for the first 8 pin it was PAIN to put it together.

 

[Darkbreeze]

That's just a mid tower case, there shouldn't be any problem getting the EPS cables to reach on that. If it was a full tower I could see it, but unless there is some glaring shortcoming on the RM850x which I've never heard about, it shouldn't be an issue. It would be highly unusual if it was.