BIOS ask for both CPU1/CPU2 power cables to be plugged in

[cccarlos93]

The MB i'm using is x299 Gaming Pro Carbon and the power supply i'm using is Corsair RM 1000x . Every time i boot it up, it resets all my OC settings and when i set them back it displays the, make sure both CPU 1/CPU2 cables are properly plugged in. 8 pin CPU1 is properly. I don't have a 4 pin connector though. Maybe i'm stupid or can't find the cable or i don't know what i'm doing. I tried looking online for one but all i found were extensions. My question is, where do i find one or maybe i have it but just don't know which one it is. Also yes i am overclocking but even if the 8 pin is enough, i would like to have the 4 pin just for security's sake. Thanks

 

[kerberos_20]

well that extra 4pin is just for overclock, its same as 4pin eps (p4 connector)
not sure if they are still making, but look for molex to 4 pin eps

 

[bignastyid]

That model ships with 2 8-pin eps cables(4=4 so it will work in an 8 pin or 4 pin connector). If you have lost the 2nd cable contact Corsair and buy a replacement. A whole cable kit is ~$100 but a single EPS cable shouldn't cost too much.

 

[cccarlos93]

well that extra 4pin is just for overclock, its same as 4pin eps (p4 connector)
not sure if they are still making, but look for molex to 4 pin eps

i found those online but i also read that i shouldn't use them. i can give it a try since their just a couple of bucks

 

[kerberos_20]

that depends on load
with molex to eps 4 pin u cant use full 14 amper, as it uses just single yellow 7 amper cable
but still its 84watts of extra power supply, some mild overclock would be fine, extreme overclock may not be good, psu will shut down to prevent damage