Check if the Asus ROG Strix X570-F supports the Ryzen 3700X with 8+4 pins.
Check if the Asus ROG Strix X570-F supports the Ryzen 3700X with 8+4 pins.
Your new motherboard features an 8+4 EPS header instead of the standard 8-pin design. The manual doesn’t mention whether you can use just the 8-pin version or needs the 8+4 setup. It seems there’s some confusion online about compatibility. You might want to double-check the specific model’s documentation for clarity. Cheers!
The 4-pin isn't required; an 8-pin suffices. The 8-pin already supports 384W, so you don't need the additional 150W from the 4-pin EPS on that CPU (as it will only consume up to 100W). The 4-pin is just necessary for situations with many video cards or LN2 overclocking.
Clear and polite, appreciated! Some online comments suggested it's required for 3700x and above, which felt odd since the TDP of a 3700x isn't particularly high, even when overclocked.