Motherboard Has 8+4pin CPU socket... I Only Have An 8 Pin Connector

henryandersonx · Oct 28, 2018

So I'm picking up a ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero motherboard along with a 2600 processor. This motherboard in particular has 8+4 CPU sockets. Currently I have a PSU that has only a single 8 Pin CPU connector. I do realize that my motherboard is very overkill for my CPU so I was wondering if I would be fine just using the single 8 pin connector with this set-up? Also if any of you recommend me buying a new PSU I'd be very grateful for a few recommendations that are around the $80 mark. A response would be very helpful and appreciated.

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 28, 2018

Get one that has the 2 CPU connections needed to fully support the motherboard. Here is a great one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $80.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-28 12:40 EDT-0400

+ $15 off w/ promo code EVGA750, ends 11/1

1 x 24 Pin ATX
2 x 8pin (4+4) EPS (CPU)

6 x 8pin (6+2) PCIE
9 x SATA
4 x Four-Pin Peripheral
1 x Floppy

Gam3r01 · Oct 28, 2018

In the mean time, you can get by with only the 8pin, your manual should confirm this. I can find the digital one if you need it.

drea.drechsler · Oct 28, 2018

henryandersonx :

You're totally right, that board is overkill...so unless you're planning on overclocking to 5+ Ghz on LN2 it's not really worth worrying about.

henryandersonx · Oct 28, 2018

Get one that has the 2 CPU connections needed to fully support the motherboard. Here is a great one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $80.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-28 12:40 EDT-0400

+ $15 off w/ promo code EVGA750, ends 11/1

1 x 24 Pin ATX
2 x 8pin (4+4) EPS (CPU)

6 x 8pin (6+2) PCIE
9 x SATA
4 x Four-Pin Peripheral
1 x Floppy
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Okay... This coincidence is awesome! I checked and all I had was literally $80 to spend... Because of the promo code I have just enough for this PSU. Thanks for showing this deal to me! I usually dismiss Newegg over amazon but this deal is insane! Also thanks to all of the other posters for your responses. If I need any help in the future I will make sure to ask here.
Btw I purchased this Mobo/CPU because I plan to upgrade to 7nm zen next year.

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