4pin CPU Cooler with 8pin motherboard

byron111589

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Hello all i'm new to the PC gaming world and this is my first PC build.

So bare with me.......

My question would be if i have a CPU Cooler with a 4 pin connector but my motherboard has a 8 pin connector will this still work? I have checked all items through PC Part Picker and no compatibility issues came up. Your feedback is appreciated.

Also I will not OC my CPU until I have a better understanding of everything. At that point i will buy a liquid cooled setup.

Below are links to the two products I currently have.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103189&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-103-189-_-Product

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132928&cm_re=ASUS_ROG_STRIX_Z270E_GAMING_LGA1151_DDR4_DP_HDMI_DVI_M.2_ATX_Motherboard_with_onboard_AC_Wifi_and_USB_3.1-_-13-132-928-_-Product