Additional PCIe connector for extra motherboard ports

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Greytide
Member

159

03-25-2016, 07:09 AM

Hello, those additional connectors on the top left are likely for extra ports or features. They may not be needed unless you plan to use them for specific devices or configurations.

Greytide

03-25-2016, 07:09 AM #1

Hello, those additional connectors on the top left are likely for extra ports or features. They may not be needed unless you plan to use them for specific devices or configurations.

NinatoPvP
Posting Freak

899

03-25-2016, 08:50 AM

These are the CPU EPS connectors that supply power to the processor. At least one must be connected for the system to operate.

NinatoPvP

03-25-2016, 08:50 AM #2

These are the CPU EPS connectors that supply power to the processor. At least one must be connected for the system to operate.

garrettguy02
Member

163

03-27-2016, 07:30 AM

No, you cannot connect a 6+2 pin plug to an 8-pin connector. The pin configurations do not match.

garrettguy02

03-27-2016, 07:30 AM #3

No, you cannot connect a 6+2 pin plug to an 8-pin connector. The pin configurations do not match.

koning_koala
Junior Member

03-28-2016, 02:05 PM

The EPS 8 pin and PCIe 8 pin serve distinct purposes. The EPS pin is a 4+4 configuration, while the PCIe pin is separate.

koning_koala

03-28-2016, 02:05 PM #4

The EPS 8 pin and PCIe 8 pin serve distinct purposes. The EPS pin is a 4+4 configuration, while the PCIe pin is separate.

RadicalTitan
Member

03-28-2016, 02:58 PM

Alright, thanks!

RadicalTitan

03-28-2016, 02:58 PM #5

Alright, thanks!