No, the wires behind the motherboard may not be in good condition.
No, the wires behind the motherboard may not be in good condition.
The wiring near the motherboard appears fine, but you might want to check its position. Online sources suggest different pin configurations—some mention just 8 pins, others 8 plus 4. ASUS recommends either 8 pins or both 8 and 4. As a newbie, it’s best to confirm with your specific model before moving anything.
The issue seems to be about wire integrity or pin count. If the missing component is a 4-pin, it’s acceptable. An 8-pin design typically provides sufficient functionality.
They suggested connecting the 4-pin as well. Here are the details. If you own the matching cable, it would be best to plug it in. Some folks mention it’s meant for advanced overclocking.