F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The ZX-490-F model has 12 CPU pins, so you should connect all of them properly.

The ZX-490-F model has 12 CPU pins, so you should connect all of them properly.

The ZX-490-F model has 12 CPU pins, so you should connect all of them properly.

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fatdad98
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09-14-2016, 10:58 PM
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Plugging in the 12 plug pins could lead to issues depending on the device and setup.
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fatdad98
09-14-2016, 10:58 PM #1

Plugging in the 12 plug pins could lead to issues depending on the device and setup.

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09-24-2016, 06:22 PM
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It simply indicates the CPU has additional space available. You're aware of the EPS connector? No, it's only needed for very high temperatures. One 8-pin can deliver up to 384 watts, which a regular user probably won't hit. Edited July 7, 2020 by TofuHaroto
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09-24-2016, 06:22 PM #2

It simply indicates the CPU has additional space available. You're aware of the EPS connector? No, it's only needed for very high temperatures. One 8-pin can deliver up to 384 watts, which a regular user probably won't hit. Edited July 7, 2020 by TofuHaroto

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09-30-2016, 10:44 AM
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The 8pin provides ample capacity. The additional 4 slots are reserved for use when you're overpowering at the highest tiers (such as with L2N).
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09-30-2016, 10:44 AM #3

The 8pin provides ample capacity. The additional 4 slots are reserved for use when you're overpowering at the highest tiers (such as with L2N).

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10-01-2016, 04:38 AM
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For ambient cooling, the additional 4-pin connector makes sense mainly when you're running at very high frequencies—such as 5.3GHz all-core configurations—and you're likely facing thermal challenges right away. Still, I'm confident ASUS employs the high-current versions of their power connectors on Z490 boards (or similar premium models), capable of handling over 400W. In that case, you probably won't need the extra 4-pin. Simply plug in the 8-pin and you're good to go.
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10-01-2016, 04:38 AM #4

For ambient cooling, the additional 4-pin connector makes sense mainly when you're running at very high frequencies—such as 5.3GHz all-core configurations—and you're likely facing thermal challenges right away. Still, I'm confident ASUS employs the high-current versions of their power connectors on Z490 boards (or similar premium models), capable of handling over 400W. In that case, you probably won't need the extra 4-pin. Simply plug in the 8-pin and you're good to go.

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