Power connector for Crosshair VIII Extreme

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Power connector for Crosshair VIII Extreme

Power connector for Crosshair VIII Extreme

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Hidekih
Posting Freak

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05-23-2019, 08:40 PM

#1

I purchased Crosshair VIII Extreme for my new gaming PC. I'm attempting to swap it with an older AMD motherboard, but the power connections differ slightly. I need advice on whether to connect the power cable to the 24-pin connector or the 6-pin one, and what type of power cable is appropriate. I'm using a full Molex PSU from a 850W model.

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Hidekih

05-23-2019, 08:40 PM #1

I purchased Crosshair VIII Extreme for my new gaming PC. I'm attempting to swap it with an older AMD motherboard, but the power connections differ slightly. I need advice on whether to connect the power cable to the 24-pin connector or the 6-pin one, and what type of power cable is appropriate. I'm using a full Molex PSU from a 850W model.

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SimpelLeon
Junior Member

15

05-25-2019, 07:35 AM

#2

This 6-pin connector provides extra PCIe power. Ignore it unless you're using liquid nitrogen overclocking.

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SimpelLeon

05-25-2019, 07:35 AM #2

This 6-pin connector provides extra PCIe power. Ignore it unless you're using liquid nitrogen overclocking.

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Itz_Frisk
Junior Member

17

05-25-2019, 09:09 AM

#3

I don’t understand any of those terms. Having a PC for years doesn’t mean I ever overclocked, and it shouldn’t affect the board’s performance.

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Itz_Frisk

05-25-2019, 09:09 AM #3

I don’t understand any of those terms. Having a PC for years doesn’t mean I ever overclocked, and it shouldn’t affect the board’s performance.

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Maarten_040
Junior Member

19

05-25-2019, 10:27 AM

#4

doesn't impact speed.

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Maarten_040

05-25-2019, 10:27 AM #4

doesn't impact speed.

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GotEide
Member

202

05-25-2019, 11:09 AM

#5

Thanks a lot for the help!

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GotEide

05-25-2019, 11:09 AM #5

Thanks a lot for the help!