Question Regarding Motherboard Connectors
Question Regarding Motherboard Connectors
Hello, your setup looks solid with the i5 9400 and 8GB RAM. The ASRock B365M Pro4-F seems compatible with Socket 1151 based on your search. For the PSU, you're considering the Be Quiet! Straight Power 11.55W 80+ Gold. The review mentioning a negative comment about 4-pin motherboard power is likely outdated or specific to certain models—most modern systems use ATX-style connectors. You probably don’t need it unless you have a very old or specialized board.
You don’t need it. Multiple 8+4 configurations can deliver more than 400 watts, while a single 8-pin setup handles over 300 watts. The 9400 model can’t even manage 150 watts and would likely fail if you try to push 300 watts through it—let alone 400 watts. You won’t be running 400-watt CPUs with just a 550-watt power supply, because there’s not enough capacity for the graphics card.
Some power supplies lack a standard 4-pin CPU connector but feature an EPS 8-pin adapter that can be divided into two sections, each holding four pins—including the classic 4-pin CPU slot found on older or budget boards. Many motherboards designed solely for 4-pin power connections provide space around the connector, allowing you to insert an 8-pin EPS plug from a power supply while leaving part of it exposed. You can also purchase adapter cables that transform the EPS 8 pin layout into standard 1-2 x 4-pin connectors, should your board support this configuration. I think it’s better to choose a CPU with a proper connector if possible; otherwise, consider your options carefully.
On a NAS system it works well, but performance drops in newer titles requiring at least six cores
Also, no one seems to be able to clearly distinguish these two models. The B365M-HDV appears to have four RAM slots, USB-C connectivity, and CrossFire capability, while the Pro4-F is noted for its four RAM slots, USB-C, and CrossFire support.