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Yes, you should connect the additional ATX 12V power connector.

Yes, you should connect the additional ATX 12V power connector.

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TVtrollll69
Junior Member
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08-07-2020, 03:42 AM
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Yesterday I completed a build using a B550 Phantom Gaming 4. I connected the ATX 12V Power Connector (2x4), but recently I found an additional 12V Power Connector (1x4). Should I still use it now? Does it remain for future overclocking? The manual advises connecting the ATX power supply to this connector. I also have a picture of the manual. Thank you for your assistance!
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TVtrollll69
08-07-2020, 03:42 AM #1

Yesterday I completed a build using a B550 Phantom Gaming 4. I connected the ATX 12V Power Connector (2x4), but recently I found an additional 12V Power Connector (1x4). Should I still use it now? Does it remain for future overclocking? The manual advises connecting the ATX power supply to this connector. I also have a picture of the manual. Thank you for your assistance!

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opticgunship
Posting Freak
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08-07-2020, 05:04 AM
#2
It's for when you require additional strength to open, yes—I had motherboards with two extra connectors and I only ever used one, so it's fine.
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opticgunship
08-07-2020, 05:04 AM #2

It's for when you require additional strength to open, yes—I had motherboards with two extra connectors and I only ever used one, so it's fine.

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Maria7300
Member
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08-07-2020, 06:55 AM
#3
It's not necessary for you, but it is for me.
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Maria7300
08-07-2020, 06:55 AM #3

It's not necessary for you, but it is for me.

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MissDinoGirl_
Junior Member
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08-07-2020, 03:44 PM
#4
ASRock guide appears to lack details, but I recall a motherboard manual suggesting you can skip the second or third CPU ATX12V when using low-power CPUs (like 65W or less Intel chips from Sandy Bridge to Haswell). If it's a third CPU ATX12V, it's probably for overclocking. From an EVGA manual example. I don't know your CPU model, but as long as it boots, it should function. Just avoid excessive overclocking.
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MissDinoGirl_
08-07-2020, 03:44 PM #4

ASRock guide appears to lack details, but I recall a motherboard manual suggesting you can skip the second or third CPU ATX12V when using low-power CPUs (like 65W or less Intel chips from Sandy Bridge to Haswell). If it's a third CPU ATX12V, it's probably for overclocking. From an EVGA manual example. I don't know your CPU model, but as long as it boots, it should function. Just avoid excessive overclocking.

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torygemmo
Junior Member
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08-14-2020, 06:54 PM
#5
You're using a Ryzen 5 3600 without overclocking, which is great for stability and performance.
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torygemmo
08-14-2020, 06:54 PM #5

You're using a Ryzen 5 3600 without overclocking, which is great for stability and performance.