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Need assistance with dual cables on your motherboard?

Need assistance with dual cables on your motherboard?

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WastedSpace
Member
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07-20-2016, 01:41 AM
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I’m updating my PC’s power connections with some custom braided cablemod cables. I noticed there are two power slots on the top loft section—I think these are EPS ports. I’m used to having just one slot from my previous build and wondered why there’s a second one, since I’ll have the cables ready for both. I’d appreciate any clarification you can provide. Thank you ahead of time!
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WastedSpace
07-20-2016, 01:41 AM #1

I’m updating my PC’s power connections with some custom braided cablemod cables. I noticed there are two power slots on the top loft section—I think these are EPS ports. I’m used to having just one slot from my previous build and wondered why there’s a second one, since I’ll have the cables ready for both. I’d appreciate any clarification you can provide. Thank you ahead of time!

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Sebluigi
Senior Member
727
07-20-2016, 02:49 AM
#2
Generally, just one is usually sufficient, but for both boosting performance and some high-power chips, it can improve stability or be necessary for specific processors. This is like choosing between boards with a 4-pin EPS port versus an 8-pin EPS port.
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Sebluigi
07-20-2016, 02:49 AM #2

Generally, just one is usually sufficient, but for both boosting performance and some high-power chips, it can improve stability or be necessary for specific processors. This is like choosing between boards with a 4-pin EPS port versus an 8-pin EPS port.

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PsychosistX
Member
111
07-26-2016, 03:35 AM
#3
I own a 10700k but am okay as long as it stays powered without issues, so I’ll connect both when changing cables.
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PsychosistX
07-26-2016, 03:35 AM #3

I own a 10700k but am okay as long as it stays powered without issues, so I’ll connect both when changing cables.

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Staten_Ex
Member
226
07-28-2016, 06:03 PM
#4
It won't cause damage, though it's not essential. Connecting both 8 pins or more than 8 plus 4 is only truly useful for advanced overclocking with LN2. Otherwise, you'll never generate enough power to affect any single 8 pin.
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Staten_Ex
07-28-2016, 06:03 PM #4

It won't cause damage, though it's not essential. Connecting both 8 pins or more than 8 plus 4 is only truly useful for advanced overclocking with LN2. Otherwise, you'll never generate enough power to affect any single 8 pin.

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MrHollograme
Junior Member
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08-02-2016, 09:48 PM
#5
LN2 overclocking refers to increasing the performance of a system by using liquid nitrogen as a coolant. It helps reduce heat buildup, allowing components to run faster without overheating.
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MrHollograme
08-02-2016, 09:48 PM #5

LN2 overclocking refers to increasing the performance of a system by using liquid nitrogen as a coolant. It helps reduce heat buildup, allowing components to run faster without overheating.

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Failoan
Junior Member
7
08-03-2016, 01:50 AM
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Liquid nitrogen is the substance frequently used by Jayztwocents and GamersNexus for cooling CPUs and GPUs recently.
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Failoan
08-03-2016, 01:50 AM #6

Liquid nitrogen is the substance frequently used by Jayztwocents and GamersNexus for cooling CPUs and GPUs recently.

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Izzius
Junior Member
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08-24-2016, 02:47 PM
#7
Transitioned to CPU designs, motherboard configurations, and memory systems.
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Izzius
08-24-2016, 02:47 PM #7

Transitioned to CPU designs, motherboard configurations, and memory systems.