[SOLVED] one 8 pin or both for 16...

[SPECOPS70]

Hello all.

Putting together a system. Got this board asus prime z690-a. Pairing it with a 12700k. Do I connect one 8 pin for the cpu on the mobo or do all 16? thx

 

[kerberos_20]

if you plan to use CPU frequency boost feature, then filling up all EPS12v connectors is needed

 

[Karadjgne]

If the psu has the capacity for 2x EPS, I'd use both. Those connectors supply the cpu with supplementary power, having both will not hurt, having just 1 might under full load, full turbo power draws.

A single 8pin EPS is rated for 288w, so physically capable, but that's putting entire reliance under heavy usage on all 4 pins for power/ground use. Better to be safe and spread the load out.

 

[SPECOPS70]

That is what i figured. Thank you.

The psu does have the capabilities to use two for the cpu and two needed to for the gpu.

 

[Karadjgne]

EPS and pcie are not the same, even if both look to be 8pin. Don't mix them up.

 

[SPECOPS70]

Roger that. Always good when it says pcie and cpu on the cable.