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Do you need an additional 4-pin CPU?

Do you need an additional 4-pin CPU?

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GimlixNL
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09-21-2016, 05:55 PM
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GimlixNL
09-21-2016, 05:55 PM #1

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Zackdakiller
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10-08-2016, 05:12 AM
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The additional four-pin connector becomes essential mainly during heavy overclocking; otherwise, an eight-pin chip can deliver more than 350 watts when memory conditions are ideal. Even at a 3600 MHz speed, significant power isn't generated unless special cooling methods are used.
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Zackdakiller
10-08-2016, 05:12 AM #2

The additional four-pin connector becomes essential mainly during heavy overclocking; otherwise, an eight-pin chip can deliver more than 350 watts when memory conditions are ideal. Even at a 3600 MHz speed, significant power isn't generated unless special cooling methods are used.

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woutvanbruggen
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10-11-2016, 01:51 AM
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Great! I was hoping to verify that as well. Thank you!
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woutvanbruggen
10-11-2016, 01:51 AM #3

Great! I was hoping to verify that as well. Thank you!