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MSI 790FX-GD70 CPU power connector

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youdanich   08-23-2009 at 06:20:57 AM

Hi, I've gone through the manual for the 790FX-GD70, but it only mentions that you are able to connect a 20pin instead of a 24pin. However, I would like to know if it is manditory to connect an 8pin CPU power connector. My power supply has a 24pin and 4pin connector, would that work? If not, could I purchase a 4pin to 8pin adapter? If I were to do this, I would like to know if there are going to be any drawbacks.

Mobo - http://www.msi.com/index.php?func= [...] od_no=1740
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130223
Connector - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812706002

Thanks for the help.

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MrCommunistGen   08-27-2009 at 08:25:08 PM

It would be helpful to know what kind of power supply you have. Generally it is better to have a native connector instead of an adapter. Also, any modern board will have a 24-pin connector, not a 20-pin.

-mcg

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Mitch Skool   09-04-2009 at 09:28:12 AM

[quotemsg=1836734,1,469431]Hi, I've gone through the manual for the 790FX-GD70, but it only mentions that you are able to connect a 20pin instead of a 24pin. However, I would like to know if it is manditory to connect an 8pin CPU power connector. My power supply has a 24pin and 4pin connector, would that work? <...>

Yes. Just did it myself on an MSI MB. Got the single beep.

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