Hey thanks for the reply.
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Originally Posted by wrench97
Well you need a 24 pin main and at least a 4 pin cpu but if you have a 4+4 or a 8 pin(EPS) cpu then I would use it but it is really there for the extra power needed by a Quad core cpu.
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Are you sure that I need a 24 pin? My ATX connector leaves 4 open slots on the motherboard, and the specifications read that the ATX connector on the board has 24 pins. Most boards that I'm used to can run with 20 pins used or 24, and it's just a matter of the components you put in. Is that not the case with this board (and if not, is that need for a 24 pin connection the standard with P45s in general)?
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Originally Posted by wrench97
I'm guessing if you have the 4+4 or 8 pin then you have the 24 and not a 20 pin main.
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It's true that the board has a 24 pin ATX and 8-pin supplemental connection, but my
psu has only a 20-pin ATX and a 2+2 or 4 pin (square) supplemental cable. Also, the supplemental cable will not fit in the ATX connection on the motherboard.
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Originally Posted by wrench97
1 Other thing I don't know what video card you have but a 430w is small for that set up even if you had integrated (which the board doesn't)
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I'm using an old one - upgrading the PC in halves between the main system and the PSU/Vidcard. Right now I'm on the first half, using my (tested good) PNY GeForce 6600gt.
It seems like you're saying the 4 pin should be connected to power the CPU regardless, and that connecting both won't damage the motherboard, is that right?