F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The issue with finding CPU power information is unclear. Could you provide more details?

The issue with finding CPU power information is unclear. Could you provide more details?

The issue with finding CPU power information is unclear. Could you provide more details?

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ImiSiS
Member
75
02-10-2023, 05:53 AM
#1
Before I break something, I have a brand new MSI MAG Z690 with a i9-14900k… this might be a dumb question. But there is two 8 pin CPU plugs, and I have only one CPU plug on my PSU… Can I use a 8 pin splitter without damaging anything? (Pictured) I WILL NOT BE OVERCLOCKING!
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ImiSiS
02-10-2023, 05:53 AM #1

Before I break something, I have a brand new MSI MAG Z690 with a i9-14900k… this might be a dumb question. But there is two 8 pin CPU plugs, and I have only one CPU plug on my PSU… Can I use a 8 pin splitter without damaging anything? (Pictured) I WILL NOT BE OVERCLOCKING!

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UnderCoverr
Junior Member
5
02-10-2023, 10:59 AM
#2
Only one component should be filled in. It might be the left side, but make sure it’s correct—this part is only needed if you intend to overclock and draw more power than the connector supports.
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UnderCoverr
02-10-2023, 10:59 AM #2

Only one component should be filled in. It might be the left side, but make sure it’s correct—this part is only needed if you intend to overclock and draw more power than the connector supports.

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EnderSoul2
Junior Member
14
02-11-2023, 07:18 AM
#3
The motherboard activates when only one 8-pin connector is connected, making these connectors unreliable. Considering the 14900K's substantial power draw even at default settings, I’d prefer both 8-pin connections regardless of PSU capacity. If your PSU struggles to support it, switching to a 14700K would be a better choice—it handles power more efficiently and requires less input.
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EnderSoul2
02-11-2023, 07:18 AM #3

The motherboard activates when only one 8-pin connector is connected, making these connectors unreliable. Considering the 14900K's substantial power draw even at default settings, I’d prefer both 8-pin connections regardless of PSU capacity. If your PSU struggles to support it, switching to a 14700K would be a better choice—it handles power more efficiently and requires less input.

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Ungenuine
Member
214
02-17-2023, 06:12 PM
#4
It's an uncommon choice for a contemporary high-output power supply to feature just one EPS 12V output.
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Ungenuine
02-17-2023, 06:12 PM #4

It's an uncommon choice for a contemporary high-output power supply to feature just one EPS 12V output.

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DragonSlayer39
Member
118
02-23-2023, 07:13 AM
#5
Thanks! I've assembled several PCs without running into this issue before. I didn't see any warnings, but I wanted to be sure. I'm planning a PSU upgrade next month and was looking forward to it.
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DragonSlayer39
02-23-2023, 07:13 AM #5

Thanks! I've assembled several PCs without running into this issue before. I didn't see any warnings, but I wanted to be sure. I'm planning a PSU upgrade next month and was looking forward to it.