No, 12 pins aren't necessary for a NOT extreme OC (8+4).

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No, 12 pins aren't necessary for a NOT extreme OC (8+4).

No, 12 pins aren't necessary for a NOT extreme OC (8+4).

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JotbotPlayz
Junior Member

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10-26-2018, 09:15 AM

#1

Hello, your setup looks interesting. The Corsair RXM 650 uses an ASRock X470 Master SLI with a Ryzen 5 2600X and supports 8+4 pins for CPU power. Your PSU only has 8 pins, so the extra 4 are helpful but not strictly necessary. Future upgrades to AM4 CPUs with just 8 pins should still work, though you may need to adjust your configuration. Generally, most motherboards require 8 or 12 pins depending on the CPU type—8 pins are common for older generations, while 12 is typical for newer ones. You can likely use this PSU as long as it meets your power needs. Thank you for your question!

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JotbotPlayz

10-26-2018, 09:15 AM #1

Hello, your setup looks interesting. The Corsair RXM 650 uses an ASRock X470 Master SLI with a Ryzen 5 2600X and supports 8+4 pins for CPU power. Your PSU only has 8 pins, so the extra 4 are helpful but not strictly necessary. Future upgrades to AM4 CPUs with just 8 pins should still work, though you may need to adjust your configuration. Generally, most motherboards require 8 or 12 pins depending on the CPU type—8 pins are common for older generations, while 12 is typical for newer ones. You can likely use this PSU as long as it meets your power needs. Thank you for your question!

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Creeperman3
Senior Member

454

10-26-2018, 09:42 AM

#2

It works well with just the 8-pin connection. You'll also be able to overclock. Enjoy! This looks like a solid configuration.

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Creeperman3

10-26-2018, 09:42 AM #2

It works well with just the 8-pin connection. You'll also be able to overclock. Enjoy! This looks like a solid configuration.

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ilija
Member

206

10-28-2018, 06:51 PM

#3

The 4-pin setup is meant for maximum performance tuning. The 8-pin version should work just as well.

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ilija

10-28-2018, 06:51 PM #3

The 4-pin setup is meant for maximum performance tuning. The 8-pin version should work just as well.

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Awesome_Aaron_
Member

70

11-15-2018, 02:36 AM

#4

In any mobile, those four extra pins are specifically for Extreme OC.

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Awesome_Aaron_

11-15-2018, 02:36 AM #4

In any mobile, those four extra pins are specifically for Extreme OC.

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deccam
Member

52

11-15-2018, 05:13 AM

#5

Only the 8-pin configuration is required for standard operation.

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deccam

11-15-2018, 05:13 AM #5

Only the 8-pin configuration is required for standard operation.

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Swag02
Member

53

11-17-2018, 01:42 AM

#6

In any consumer Mobo, eight pins are sufficient, with four additional ones reserved for overclocking.

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Swag02

11-17-2018, 01:42 AM #6

In any consumer Mobo, eight pins are sufficient, with four additional ones reserved for overclocking.

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FireBrand2000
Member

136

11-19-2018, 10:55 AM

#7

Thank you very much!

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FireBrand2000

11-19-2018, 10:55 AM #7

Thank you very much!

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Effet
Junior Member

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11-19-2018, 11:16 AM

#8

Exactly. I haven't encountered anything requiring those four additional pins in typical situations.

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Effet

11-19-2018, 11:16 AM #8

Exactly. I haven't encountered anything requiring those four additional pins in typical situations.

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Rubicube59
Member

192

11-22-2018, 07:36 AM

#9

They don't specify because they assume users understand what's needed.

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Rubicube59

11-22-2018, 07:36 AM #9

They don't specify because they assume users understand what's needed.

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Variiox
Member

180

11-22-2018, 09:38 AM

#10

Most guides suggest the 4-pin connector isn't required.

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Variiox

11-22-2018, 09:38 AM #10

Most guides suggest the 4-pin connector isn't required.

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