What is the 8 pin power connector on motherboard?

The 8-pin connector is literally designed as two of the 4-pin connectors put together. It is entirely possible to just plug the 4-pin connector in the 8-pin slot. It won’t damage anything, but the motherboard will detect the difference and either not start up at all, or run in a VERY restricted mode.

Do I need to use the extra 4 pin CPU power?

4 pin is for extra stability when overclocking etc. It is not necessary to use the additional 4 pin connector if you’re not pushing the board or CPU too hard. Basic everyday computing and gaming won’t require it. It’s definitely not needed for normal operation or even a slight overclock.

Is cpu 8 pin the same as GPU 8 pin?

4 Answers. They are completely different. The EPS connector is meant to supply power to a motherboard cpu socket while the PCI express connector is meant to supply power to a GPU.

Will a 4-pin cpu connector work in a 8 pin socket?

If your power supply only has a 4-pin connector, it’s still quite likely that you can use it in an 8 pin port. If compatible then it will go in on “one side” of the 8-pin connector. This will likely give enough power, but beware over-clocking.

What is the extra 4-pin connector on a motherboard?

This connector is used to supply additional 12V current to the motherboard. While the system will likely still run without it, higher current demands such as extreme overclocking or large video card current draws may require it. “

Can a 4 pin power supply work on a 8 pin motherboard?

The answer is yes. A 4-pin can be put, by itself, into an 8-pin CPU power socket and the machine boot up and run. It will give it what power it can, and if the CPU draws more than that, it will shut the system down.

Can I use a 8 pin in a 4-pin motherboard?

If there were an 8 to 4 adapter, it would be safe. You are perfectly OK using just 4 of the 8 pins – they usually connect to the same rails in the power supply – the only reason for having multiple pins/wires is to spread the current across more wiring.

How many cpu power pins do I need?

The normal 8 pin eps is all you need. The extra connector is for LN2 overclocking.