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Check if your Ryzen 3000 needs a 4-pin CPU power connector.

Check if your Ryzen 3000 needs a 4-pin CPU power connector.

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Brudora
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03-04-2016, 08:23 AM
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I'm setting up a Ryzen build and checking if I should connect the 4-pin CPU power connector directly to the board. Overclocking is possible, but I prefer avoiding an 8-pin to 4-pin adapter since it adds extra cabling.
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Brudora
03-04-2016, 08:23 AM #1

I'm setting up a Ryzen build and checking if I should connect the 4-pin CPU power connector directly to the board. Overclocking is possible, but I prefer avoiding an 8-pin to 4-pin adapter since it adds extra cabling.

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AussieGamerYT
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03-05-2016, 01:16 PM
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Unless aiming for extreme cooling, a 3950X using air or water should comfortably stay under the 300-watt threshold for an 8-pin setup.
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AussieGamerYT
03-05-2016, 01:16 PM #2

Unless aiming for extreme cooling, a 3950X using air or water should comfortably stay under the 300-watt threshold for an 8-pin setup.

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Karriz
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03-07-2016, 12:10 AM
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For best results during overclocking, the second plug is suggested—they designed it with that purpose in mind.
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Karriz
03-07-2016, 12:10 AM #3

For best results during overclocking, the second plug is suggested—they designed it with that purpose in mind.

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Bring_It
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03-07-2016, 08:05 AM
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In my opinion, I always use the power plug to avoid any doubts about its functionality.
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Bring_It
03-07-2016, 08:05 AM #4

In my opinion, I always use the power plug to avoid any doubts about its functionality.

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03-07-2016, 04:01 PM
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I’ll use it, but great news—I won’t have to purchase an adapter since the 8-pin splits into two 4-pin sections. My main concern now is managing the additional cable neatly, because why would they design the cables so thick?
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TAMAZZ_
03-07-2016, 04:01 PM #5

I’ll use it, but great news—I won’t have to purchase an adapter since the 8-pin splits into two 4-pin sections. My main concern now is managing the additional cable neatly, because why would they design the cables so thick?

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Velizar06
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03-07-2016, 05:40 PM
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This requires just one 8-pin connector, which can deliver up to 384W or more depending on the board and power supply combo. For newer Ryzen 3000 chips, you don’t need anything beyond that unless you’re pushing the 3950X to extreme overclocking conditions with a very specialized setup. You can connect the cable directly; not connecting it won’t affect performance at all.
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Velizar06
03-07-2016, 05:40 PM #6

This requires just one 8-pin connector, which can deliver up to 384W or more depending on the board and power supply combo. For newer Ryzen 3000 chips, you don’t need anything beyond that unless you’re pushing the 3950X to extreme overclocking conditions with a very specialized setup. You can connect the cable directly; not connecting it won’t affect performance at all.

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kyledois
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03-07-2016, 11:44 PM
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It makes sense if it exists, even for looks—it’s better than nothing. The lonely plug is just sitting there, what’s the point?
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kyledois
03-07-2016, 11:44 PM #7

It makes sense if it exists, even for looks—it’s better than nothing. The lonely plug is just sitting there, what’s the point?

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