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Comparison of 4-pin and 8-pin CPU connectors.

Comparison of 4-pin and 8-pin CPU connectors.

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MorielM
Member
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02-05-2017, 08:56 PM
#1
Comparing a 4-pin and an 8-pin CPU connector is likely not crucial. The Ryzen 5 1600 (65W TDP) will function similarly whether it uses a 4-pin or an 8-pin motherboard, as long as the chipset supports it. Performance differences are minimal unless you have specific compatibility or power requirements.
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MorielM
02-05-2017, 08:56 PM #1

Comparing a 4-pin and an 8-pin CPU connector is likely not crucial. The Ryzen 5 1600 (65W TDP) will function similarly whether it uses a 4-pin or an 8-pin motherboard, as long as the chipset supports it. Performance differences are minimal unless you have specific compatibility or power requirements.

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Sniper312x
Member
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02-12-2017, 07:30 PM
#2
Typically won't change much, a 4pin can handle over 100 watts (probably just don't quote me), you could get marginally more stability with an 8pin if you're pushing it (still unsure about overclocking a a320m), and even with the Ryzen boost feature there shouldn't be a big difference.
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Sniper312x
02-12-2017, 07:30 PM #2

Typically won't change much, a 4pin can handle over 100 watts (probably just don't quote me), you could get marginally more stability with an 8pin if you're pushing it (still unsure about overclocking a a320m), and even with the Ryzen boost feature there shouldn't be a big difference.

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Jalil
Junior Member
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02-13-2017, 02:15 AM
#3
4pin provides sufficient strength to operate at full capacity.
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Jalil
02-13-2017, 02:15 AM #3

4pin provides sufficient strength to operate at full capacity.

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Nejc007
Senior Member
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02-13-2017, 10:46 AM
#4
The 4-pin connector supports up to 18x12 watts, while the 8-pin connector handles 336 watts. Your CPU typically uses 60-80 watts, so the power supply should easily accommodate it.
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Nejc007
02-13-2017, 10:46 AM #4

The 4-pin connector supports up to 18x12 watts, while the 8-pin connector handles 336 watts. Your CPU typically uses 60-80 watts, so the power supply should easily accommodate it.