This motherboard CPU requires 8 pins with a +4 terminal and an additional 4 pins.
This motherboard CPU requires 8 pins with a +4 terminal and an additional 4 pins.
Hi, I recently purchased the CPU "i3-12100F." I'm searching for a motherboard and some options with different pin configurations—some have 8+4 pins while others only have 8 pins. I'm curious about the "+4" pin: is it essential? Does it just apply during overclocking, or is it necessary for everything? If it's only for overclocking, I'll check those as well. Since I don't plan to overclock, I want to know if these pins are required otherwise. Thanks for your help!