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crites   05-23-2008 at 06:13:25 PM

In assembling my machine I see the Gigabyte mobo GA-EP35-DS3P has a plastic cover over four of the pins (other 4 are open) on the ATX12_12V_2X connector. My PS, a Corsair TX650W, has two 4 way connectos on the end of the same cable. Should I pull off the plastic cover and plug in both connectors?
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Andrius   05-23-2008 at 08:16:14 PM
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I pulled mine off to connect my Corsair HX 620W. Before I got the Corsair I used a cheap 550W PSU for 6 months without issues. If you have the 8-pin connector use it. My Q6600 now runs stable at a lower voltages.
For 3.0GHz (9x333MHz) at Vcore :
1.24375V for 4pins on cheap PSU (LC-6550GP)
1.22500V for 8pins on Corsair HX 620W


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knotknut   05-23-2008 at 08:34:51 PM
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By all means use 8pin connector if you PSU supports it.

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Shadow703793   05-24-2008 at 12:49:14 AM
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^+1.

@Andrius: Are you serious about the voltages?!?!?

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Andrius   05-24-2008 at 02:01:33 AM
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@Shadow703793
I am serious, but I can't be 100% certain it's the connector that causes it. For all I know it could just be the excellent Corsair VS the cheap LC Power PSU, however the regulation (on the board) is the same and I only see the 8pin vs 4pin difference. Maybe my chip got "better" with "age" (4 months at 1.24375V).

I've replaced two things since I've tested for stability with the LC Power.
The graphics card and a my PSU. I somehow doubt the graphics card has much to do with it.

I didn't have time to look into it for now but I will certainly post about it if noone beats me to it (if you have the time be my guest :)). It's at least worth a thread IMO. My Corsair has both a 4pin and an 8pin connector so I could test it but I probably won't get around to it until July.

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crites   05-24-2008 at 01:40:18 PM
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One thing I found out for sure, is that if you don't plug either of them in it doesn't work worth a darn! ;-)

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Andrius   05-24-2008 at 02:51:32 PM
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^I geuss you didn't read the f****ing manual. :heink:
It says it doesn't work without the 12V/EPS power connector plugged in. :lol:

Page 24 in the GA-P35-DS3P manual :

Quote :

1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.


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Shadow703793   05-24-2008 at 07:16:03 PM
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Andrius wrote :

@Shadow703793
I am serious, but I can't be 100% certain it's the connector that causes it. For all I know it could just be the excellent Corsair VS the cheap LC Power PSU, however the regulation (on the board) is the same and I only see the 8pin vs 4pin difference. Maybe my chip got "better" with "age" (4 months at 1.24375V).

I've replaced two things since I've tested for stability with the LC Power.
The graphics card and a my PSU. I somehow doubt the graphics card has much to do with it.

I didn't have time to look into it for now but I will certainly post about it if noone beats me to it (if you have the time be my guest :)). It's at least worth a thread IMO. My Corsair has both a 4pin and an 8pin connector so I could test it but I probably won't get around to it until July.


The PSU quality probably was the major deciding factor. Corsair + PP&C + Silverstone FTW!

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Andrius   05-24-2008 at 07:32:11 PM
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^I think it's that too but I can't be sure.
Someone with a higher overclocked Q6600 should check that theory.
It could also be the "over 130W recommendation" for the 8pin connector but I don't think my Q6600 at 3.0GHz gets there. :)

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