F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop 1x4 connector paired with 1x8 connector for the 12400F and TUF B660M module

1x4 connector paired with 1x8 connector for the 12400F and TUF B660M module

1x4 connector paired with 1x8 connector for the 12400F and TUF B660M module

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Poop_Head27
Posting Freak
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01-07-2022, 03:30 AM
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I need to switch to a 12400F and Asus Tuf Gaming B660M Plus without Wi-Fi. The GPU will be an RTX 3050 for everyday gaming. In the PC part picker, compatibility info says my Corsair CX550M doesn’t have an extra 4-pin CPU power connector, even though the motherboard does. Although the 12400F only needs one 8-pin connector, a 12th gen CPU paired with this board might require the additional one. Can I get it from Corsair later to fit higher-tier CPUs like 12700 or 13700 at their default settings?
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Poop_Head27
01-07-2022, 03:30 AM #1

I need to switch to a 12400F and Asus Tuf Gaming B660M Plus without Wi-Fi. The GPU will be an RTX 3050 for everyday gaming. In the PC part picker, compatibility info says my Corsair CX550M doesn’t have an extra 4-pin CPU power connector, even though the motherboard does. Although the 12400F only needs one 8-pin connector, a 12th gen CPU paired with this board might require the additional one. Can I get it from Corsair later to fit higher-tier CPUs like 12700 or 13700 at their default settings?

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crazyone23
Member
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01-07-2022, 04:33 AM
#2
No, it's not required to add the additional 4-pin connector.
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crazyone23
01-07-2022, 04:33 AM #2

No, it's not required to add the additional 4-pin connector.

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DyNamic_GoDZz
Junior Member
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01-07-2022, 12:52 PM
#3
Nope.
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DyNamic_GoDZz
01-07-2022, 12:52 PM #3

Nope.

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Sertero28
Senior Member
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01-12-2022, 03:24 PM
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The 8 pin connector can deliver at least 384 watts. The nearest available option for LGA 1700 is the 12900k, which provides around 230 watts when fully loaded—significantly below the 384-watt capacity. A future 13900k model is unlikely to exceed roughly 250 watts under full load due to cooling challenges, making the additional 4-pin connector merely cosmetic rather than functional.
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Sertero28
01-12-2022, 03:24 PM #4

The 8 pin connector can deliver at least 384 watts. The nearest available option for LGA 1700 is the 12900k, which provides around 230 watts when fully loaded—significantly below the 384-watt capacity. A future 13900k model is unlikely to exceed roughly 250 watts under full load due to cooling challenges, making the additional 4-pin connector merely cosmetic rather than functional.

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Chris_957
Junior Member
15
01-12-2022, 03:57 PM
#5
They might prefer highlighting aesthetics to make it easier to install rear and top exhaust fans. The area already offers plenty of fan headers, but this approach simplifies the setup. Thanks for clarifying!
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Chris_957
01-12-2022, 03:57 PM #5

They might prefer highlighting aesthetics to make it easier to install rear and top exhaust fans. The area already offers plenty of fan headers, but this approach simplifies the setup. Thanks for clarifying!

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MarcoSheep
Junior Member
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01-21-2022, 09:14 PM
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Many assume more connectors mean better performance, but this only applies during overclocking on extremely cold tasks—something you won't encounter with a B660 board.
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MarcoSheep
01-21-2022, 09:14 PM #6

Many assume more connectors mean better performance, but this only applies during overclocking on extremely cold tasks—something you won't encounter with a B660 board.