MSI Z87 MPower Motherboard has 2 8 pin CPU connectors. Do both need to be connected to the power Supply?

[KentGorrell]

MSI Z87 MPower Motherboard has 2 x 8 pin CPU connectors labelled JPWR2 and JPWR3. Do both need to be connected to the power Supply?

I only received one cable with the Corsair Power supply and the MSI manual is rather vague. Allit says is "These connectors allow you to connect an ATX power supply."

 

[khicharkumar]

It can be powered on using the single 8 pin connector.
The second one is just for boasting super overclocks and breaking records stuff.
(I have powered a Z87 mobo even with 4pin ATX power connector but keeping in mind the fact that the system was in stock condition)

 

[thecrazyscotsman]

I know..msi should give us newbs better instruction..ma msi x99a gaming 9 ack had the obvious 24 pin on side of mobo, then two on top. A jpwr2 (a 8 pin) and a jpwr3 (4 pin).. all my ax1200i had for my atx power was the 24 pin and a 8 pin..but i had another 8 pin connector for pcie or another that could be split so i pluged that into the jpwr2 3 and in the atx cpu 8 pin slot on the psu..hopeing it will work as ive yet to power her up..still waiting on a few other ordered parts to fly in

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Unless your into serious overclocking , only one 8 pin is needed.

 

[thecrazyscotsman]

Sweet..then i shall unplug the extra one i split..figured i would be good to go without it, but its sure appreciated to know if needed or not fir sure..many thanx m8