[SOLVED] Having issues with motherboard's CPU power connectors.

[mario7770]

I Bought a ASUS TUF x570 Plus gaming motherboard and Ryzen 3700X CPU and my motherboard has a (2X2) + (2X4) CPU power connectors. But my current PSU is a 750W Masterwatt Coolermaster that has only one (2X4) CPU power connector. Will it cause anyissues if I leave the (2X4) connector open? Please help

 

[Darkbreeze]

You need to use the two 4 pin EPS power connectors, which generally look like one 8 pin connector when inserted. The additional 4 pin connector is generally only necessary for extreme overclocking.

So use the 4+4 pin EPS connectors, but unless you have problems or are doing some high level overclocking, don't worry about the additional 4 pin EPS connection.

Also, it would be advisable to think about getting a higher quality power supply. That one is definitely not on par with the level of quality of the rest of the hardware.

 

[Br3nd0n]

Hi. Sorry to jump in on your question, but I have the same problem, I only have 1x8 pin and four 6x2 PCI-e connectors and my GPU needs an 8 pin. When you read the voltage config of the 8 pin it does not match the voltage requirements of the Mobo, ( one set of pins the voltage is swopped 12V and Gnd). Could I use the PCI-e 6x2 to make 8 pins for both GPU and 8 pin Mobo requirements?

 

[Darkbreeze]

6+2 is the SAME THING as an 8 pin PCIe power connector. That's WHY it has 6 PLUS 2. To make 8. There are no 8 pin EPS connectors. They are 4+4 pin and if you look closely the connector will "snap" in half for boards that only require a 4 pin connection. You do not want to use that for your graphics card as the pinout is different.

You use the 6+2 for the 8 pin on your graphics card. If you have more questions, start your own thread, send me a PM and I'll be glad to help you there.