Use LGA1700 connectors as specified. Post will include pictures and PDFs.
Use LGA1700 connectors as specified. Post will include pictures and PDFs.
I was looking through my ATX power manual and found two choices for the ATX power connector—8 pins or 8+4 pins. For my i9 12900k with an ASUS Prime Z690-P D4 LGA 1700 motherboard, I need to decide which option fits best. The PDF instructions are on page 43 of the manual you shared.
I placed this purchase, thinking it fits the 1k watt + "gud psu" Corsair RMX Series (2021) specs. It's a RM1000x, rated at 1000 watts, gold finish, and fully modular power supply. You can find more details here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R5P...UTF8&psc=1
That should cover all the necessary connectors. A good PSU from the past ten years usually includes every required power input.
The final inquiry is about the labeled cables in the photo, specifically those marked "EPS/ATX 12V."
Sure, that's correct. PCI-E is intended for your graphics card.
Given your 12900K, using 8+4 power connectors would be ideal. This could be important if you intend to boost performance.
I might only need to overclock the eco cores or similar parts. Some folks manage to push them up to 4GHz for ease. The real cores stay at stock speed, around 5.2GHz out of the box—more than enough for most games today. Regarding power, everyone seems to agree it's a solid choice! Just get everything in early while you're building, or later you might have to start disassembling things.
Are they increasing to 5.2 GHz across the entire set when you're not using stock settings? Your 12600K reaches 4.5 GHz regardless, but when you enable MCE it drops to 4.9 GHz on all cores.
While I haven't assembled the rig yet (case arriving soon), the research indicates there are two core types: E-Cores and P-Cores. E-Cores function as standard cores, while P-Cores are designed for higher performance—around 3.4 GHz or more. Some users have modified them to reach 4+ GHz, though a quality cooler is essential. I've purchased the Corsair H150 360mm AIO to help maintain stable temperatures for the base 5.2 GHz configuration.