Psu 6 or 8 pin i7-2600k

[jackbt]

Building a new system (i7-2600k, ASUS P8 Z68-V Pro). The board has an 8-pin EATX12V. I was planning on plugging an 8-pin connector from my power supply there, but this video suggested only using a four pin connector (go to 1:04):

http://youtu.be/41XtcBze2u4

Should I be using the 8-pin or 4-pin? I will be doing some slight overclocking and don't want to compromise the system.

Thanks

 

[rolli59]

Use the 8pin! If somebody is using 4 then they do not have 8!

 

[jackbt]

Thanks! 8-pin it is. Just didn't want to overpower the 2600k somehow...

 

[rolli59]

Thanks! 8-pin it is. Just didn't want to overpower the 2600k somehow...

The CPU will draw what it needs, you can not overpower it!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The 4 should only be used if ya don't have the 8 pin EPS connector.