F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Connectors for the CPU

Connectors for the CPU

Connectors for the CPU

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mumustrak
Senior Member
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05-22-2022, 07:18 PM
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Hello, your question is clear. You have a 9800x3d motherboard with an 8-pin CPU connector and a 4+4 power cable from Corsair. The PSU only provides 4+4 cables, so you used one for the CPU. You’re wondering if leaving the remaining 4 pins unconnected is safe or if you should split the 8-pin connector. It’s generally safe to leave the extra pins unplugged while the motherboard handles power, but ensure your system supports it and that the CPU can handle the configuration.
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mumustrak
05-22-2022, 07:18 PM #1

Hello, your question is clear. You have a 9800x3d motherboard with an 8-pin CPU connector and a 4+4 power cable from Corsair. The PSU only provides 4+4 cables, so you used one for the CPU. You’re wondering if leaving the remaining 4 pins unconnected is safe or if you should split the 8-pin connector. It’s generally safe to leave the extra pins unplugged while the motherboard handles power, but ensure your system supports it and that the CPU can handle the configuration.

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ZzFnafmczZ
Junior Member
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05-28-2022, 08:59 AM
#2
Insert the 8-pin connector into the designated slot, then connect one of the 4-pin sockets.
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ZzFnafmczZ
05-28-2022, 08:59 AM #2

Insert the 8-pin connector into the designated slot, then connect one of the 4-pin sockets.

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GetUSom
Member
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05-28-2022, 02:59 PM
#3
It's fine if the split cable connects just one 4-pin connector while the other remains unplugged.
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GetUSom
05-28-2022, 02:59 PM #3

It's fine if the split cable connects just one 4-pin connector while the other remains unplugged.

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xanderzone317
Posting Freak
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05-29-2022, 05:48 PM
#4
The 4+4 pin is sufficient for the 9800X3D. This pin configuration can deliver more than 220 watts continuously, while the 9800X3D itself doesn’t approach that level. You could even run two 9800X3D units using the same 4+4 power connector. Just keep the remaining pins unused—no issues at all. I also use a Corsair RM1000X 2024 model with a 9800X3D.
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xanderzone317
05-29-2022, 05:48 PM #4

The 4+4 pin is sufficient for the 9800X3D. This pin configuration can deliver more than 220 watts continuously, while the 9800X3D itself doesn’t approach that level. You could even run two 9800X3D units using the same 4+4 power connector. Just keep the remaining pins unused—no issues at all. I also use a Corsair RM1000X 2024 model with a 9800X3D.