Hi all,
I'm working with a Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro Wifi motherboard and an EVGA SuperNova G3 750W PSU. The mobo has slots for both an 8-pin (2x4) and 4-pin (2x2) CPU power connection, while the PSU comes with only two 8-pin (2x4) cables. I'm using an Intel i7 9700K with the potential to overclock, so I'd like to power both connectors if possible. Please can I check with any experienced users here that I'm connecting these correctly?
Obviously the 8-pin connector is no issue. But with the 4-pin (2x2), should I use one half of an 8-pin (2x4)? One half is keyed correctly to use, but I want to be certain that this is the correct approach before doing so!
Edit: Unfortunately the mobo/psu manuals are not clear about it.
If I were to use just one half of the 2x4 pin connector, I assume it would be wise to wrap the spare half in electrical tape to prevent it touching something?
I'm working with a Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro Wifi motherboard and an EVGA SuperNova G3 750W PSU. The mobo has slots for both an 8-pin (2x4) and 4-pin (2x2) CPU power connection, while the PSU comes with only two 8-pin (2x4) cables. I'm using an Intel i7 9700K with the potential to overclock, so I'd like to power both connectors if possible. Please can I check with any experienced users here that I'm connecting these correctly?
Obviously the 8-pin connector is no issue. But with the 4-pin (2x2), should I use one half of an 8-pin (2x4)? One half is keyed correctly to use, but I want to be certain that this is the correct approach before doing so!
Edit: Unfortunately the mobo/psu manuals are not clear about it.
If I were to use just one half of the 2x4 pin connector, I assume it would be wise to wrap the spare half in electrical tape to prevent it touching something?
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