VGA power connector located on the motherboard

finnster20
Member

161

08-23-2016, 10:56 PM

Hey there! Your motherboard's VGA power connector at the bottom is designed for providing power to the graphics card. After five months of use, it's normal to worry about potential damage, but unless there are visible signs of wear or overheating, it should still function. Just unplugging soon should be safe.

finnster20

08-23-2016, 10:56 PM #1

stringb01
Junior Member

08-28-2016, 06:43 AM

I haven’t come across any reports of harm from it. This connector exists to supply backup power to PCIe slots when required, especially during older setups with 3 or 4-way SLI. Nowadays it mainly adds style rather than function.

stringb01

08-28-2016, 06:43 AM #2

Allpaca
Member

159

08-28-2016, 08:56 PM

It looks like you're clarifying your concern about the device. You mentioned you didn't hear about any damage and wondered if unplugging would help. Let me know if you'd like advice on that.

Allpaca

08-28-2016, 08:56 PM #3

It looks like you're clarifying your concern about the device. You mentioned you didn't hear about any damage and wondered if unplugging would help. Let me know if you'd like advice on that.

joaoplay
Member

141

08-29-2016, 12:43 PM

If you don’t require the additional PCIe power, it’s not providing any real benefit and could be safely unplugged. Yes, I’d suggest removing it, not for safety concerns but because it’s not adding value.

joaoplay

08-29-2016, 12:43 PM #4

Sammyboy2331
Junior Member

09-01-2016, 10:49 PM

I've noticed several boards featuring USB-C PD power connectors for charging laptops or running large displays. What model are you using?

Sammyboy2331

09-01-2016, 10:49 PM #5

I've noticed several boards featuring USB-C PD power connectors for charging laptops or running large displays. What model are you using?

Jayhawk_Down
Senior Member

350

09-02-2016, 01:17 AM

The person who informed you about the damage didn't say so. It's not true at all.

Jayhawk_Down

09-02-2016, 01:17 AM #6

The person who informed you about the damage didn't say so. It's not true at all.

Aragon532
Member

100

09-03-2016, 02:35 PM

The issue with my MSI board is that when it isn't connected, a very bright white LED lights up.

Aragon532

09-03-2016, 02:35 PM #7

The issue with my MSI board is that when it isn't connected, a very bright white LED lights up.

Der_Brot72
Member

09-03-2016, 04:21 PM

Usually people share incorrect facts, so it's better to look up information yourself rather than just trusting someone's opinion without checking.

Der_Brot72

09-03-2016, 04:21 PM #8

Usually people share incorrect facts, so it's better to look up information yourself rather than just trusting someone's opinion without checking.

IcemanLFC
Member

175

09-03-2016, 04:57 PM

Yes, he has shared additional information with you.

IcemanLFC

09-03-2016, 04:57 PM #9

Yes, he has shared additional information with you.