- Dec 13, 2015
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Ok, so have some pc knowledge as I've replaced and upgraded many 'box store' name brand pc's trying to upgrade them into decent gaming rigs (I know LeL). I then decided the next time I'm to upgrade (which is now), I'm going to invest in a custom build. So here is the system layout.-
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xtPMsY
I went with this whole setup except i changed the power supply to an=
Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply.
So here's my issue.
This PSU is semi modular and comes with an integrated 2x4pin rail (as well as the main integrated 24 pin). But the PSU also includes a labeled 'CPU' 8pin as a modular cable option. I wasn't entirely sure what one to use on the mobo's EPU socket. I currently have the 2x4pin hooked up because (if I'm remembering right) I thought that was the right way. Before i dare flip that power switch though(on the most money I've ever dropped on a pc), I wanted to check with some pros first. And if i do have this hooked up right, why the **** is there a 8pin molex labeled 'CPU'? Just to mess with the N00|3z?
A 2nd issue.
If i could get a little insight as to what Sata plugs should be hooked from my SSD, HDD, DVD & Bluray Disc drives, into the AMD serial ATA 6/gb connectors and AS Media serial 6/gb connectors, that would also help immensely. I currently have all 4 hooked into the serial AMD serial (SSD is in Sata1, and HDD is in Sata2), as i remember something about using those up first.
And Lastly.
There are panel and usb labeled connectors that take the case pins, and then in turn plug onto the corresponding mobo pins/ports. I'm wondering if i need to use these labeled pins from the M5A99FX package for the panel & usb? Or can I just connect them right from the case onto the mobo pins? Basically I'm asking if these connectors serve a purpose aside from just labeling.
Anyways, thanks so much for any help guys.
Signed,
~Intermediate Noob
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xtPMsY
I went with this whole setup except i changed the power supply to an=
Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply.
So here's my issue.
This PSU is semi modular and comes with an integrated 2x4pin rail (as well as the main integrated 24 pin). But the PSU also includes a labeled 'CPU' 8pin as a modular cable option. I wasn't entirely sure what one to use on the mobo's EPU socket. I currently have the 2x4pin hooked up because (if I'm remembering right) I thought that was the right way. Before i dare flip that power switch though(on the most money I've ever dropped on a pc), I wanted to check with some pros first. And if i do have this hooked up right, why the **** is there a 8pin molex labeled 'CPU'? Just to mess with the N00|3z?
A 2nd issue.
If i could get a little insight as to what Sata plugs should be hooked from my SSD, HDD, DVD & Bluray Disc drives, into the AMD serial ATA 6/gb connectors and AS Media serial 6/gb connectors, that would also help immensely. I currently have all 4 hooked into the serial AMD serial (SSD is in Sata1, and HDD is in Sata2), as i remember something about using those up first.
And Lastly.
There are panel and usb labeled connectors that take the case pins, and then in turn plug onto the corresponding mobo pins/ports. I'm wondering if i need to use these labeled pins from the M5A99FX package for the panel & usb? Or can I just connect them right from the case onto the mobo pins? Basically I'm asking if these connectors serve a purpose aside from just labeling.
Anyways, thanks so much for any help guys.
Signed,
~Intermediate Noob
. Also, as this is my first time using an SSD, will i need to install the disc that came with it, or will windows automatically handle that?
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