F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, you cannot connect an 8-pin to a 4-pin CPU header on the Z490.

No, you cannot connect an 8-pin to a 4-pin CPU header on the Z490.

No, you cannot connect an 8-pin to a 4-pin CPU header on the Z490.

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chefpinot007
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10-09-2020, 04:13 AM
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I don't see a PSU in your area that offers both 4-pin and 8-pin connectors for the motherboard you're interested in. The motherboard you want should have an 8-pin and a 4-pin for the CPU.
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chefpinot007
10-09-2020, 04:13 AM #1

I don't see a PSU in your area that offers both 4-pin and 8-pin connectors for the motherboard you're interested in. The motherboard you want should have an 8-pin and a 4-pin for the CPU.

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HitTom9886
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10-09-2020, 11:10 PM
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It's a 4-pin plus another 4-pin configuration.
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HitTom9886
10-09-2020, 11:10 PM #2

It's a 4-pin plus another 4-pin configuration.

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orangehf
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10-10-2020, 07:56 AM
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No, not all 8 pins are identical.
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orangehf
10-10-2020, 07:56 AM #3

No, not all 8 pins are identical.

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DanielEmpire
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10-12-2020, 04:07 PM
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In technical terms, certain aftermarket cables can be housed in a single 8-pin compartment for a cleaner appearance, yet they remain compatible with 4-pin connectors. The typical design uses an 8-pin configuration built from four 4-pin sections.
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DanielEmpire
10-12-2020, 04:07 PM #4

In technical terms, certain aftermarket cables can be housed in a single 8-pin compartment for a cleaner appearance, yet they remain compatible with 4-pin connectors. The typical design uses an 8-pin configuration built from four 4-pin sections.

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liang_hao_yan
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10-19-2020, 07:47 PM
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You can use an 8-pin and an 8-pin connector, but a 4-pin adapter might be needed to connect them properly.
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liang_hao_yan
10-19-2020, 07:47 PM #5

You can use an 8-pin and an 8-pin connector, but a 4-pin adapter might be needed to connect them properly.

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willlibob
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10-19-2020, 08:49 PM
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When purchasing a power supply, you'll find the end of the cable features 4-pin connectors. These can be connected to 4-pin or 8-pin headers on the motherboard.
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willlibob
10-19-2020, 08:49 PM #6

When purchasing a power supply, you'll find the end of the cable features 4-pin connectors. These can be connected to 4-pin or 8-pin headers on the motherboard.

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claki15
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10-19-2020, 10:10 PM
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Sure, thank you!
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claki15
10-19-2020, 10:10 PM #7

Sure, thank you!

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Rhuji
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10-20-2020, 06:52 AM
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It would also be worth mentioning that the extra four pins aren't necessary for the PC to operate. When you're not using a very powerful CPU such as a Threadripper or one with many cores, you won't gain any benefit.
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Rhuji
10-20-2020, 06:52 AM #8

It would also be worth mentioning that the extra four pins aren't necessary for the PC to operate. When you're not using a very powerful CPU such as a Threadripper or one with many cores, you won't gain any benefit.

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