Question on 8-pin power connector

[maxamillionk]

I am putting together a new AMD PC, but I forgot to connect the 8-pin motherboard connector (this is my first 64-bit CPU ). I am getting an adapter so I can do it, but I was wondering if there can be any damage to any components due to not having the 8-pin slot connected and turning on the system.

PS: I get no display and no beeps when the power is on without the 8-pin connected. I hope it will boot once I connect it.

 

[jerreddredd]

the 8pin connector powers the CPU. should be no damage if you tried to turn is on without it connected. your PSU should have come with at least a 4 pin ATX/CPU cable, so I assuming you had to by and 4 to 8 pin adapter?

 

[maxamillionk]

the 8pin connector powers the CPU. should be no damage if you tried to turn is on without it connected. your PSU should have come with at least a 4 pin ATX/CPU cable, so I assuming you had to by and 4 to 8 pin adapter?

The 8-pin connector on my PSU is too short - I need the adapter for extension. Thanks for the answer!

 

[jerreddredd]

bottom mount PSU? if you route it under the video card instead of over it might reach ... just a thought.

 

[maxamillionk]

if you route it under the video card instead of over it might reach ... just a thought.

My case won't allow that. Anyway, I plugged in the 8-pin and now it all works. Thx

 

[maxamillionk]

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