patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 25, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2017 I'm building my Dad a computer with parts I had here. The mobo is an Asus X58 chipset with 2x 8pin CPU power connectors. The PSU he got plus everyone I am looking at only have 1 8 pin connector. Will the system run with only one of the 8 pin CPU power connectors used because it is a more modern PSU or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted November 25, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2017 I hate to doubt you ... but are you sure the motherboard has 2x 8-pin connectors? What is the ASUS model number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Strange, the only x58 boards I remember with dual 8-pin were overclocking/enthusiast boards or the classified series. What is the model? If I remember correctly, you only needed to use both 8-pins if you were doing extreme overclocking, otherwise you just use one and be done with it. Check your mobo manual and see which 8-pin is required for normal operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted November 25, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2017 ^aaah yes. I think the 2nd 8-pin was only needed for the Extreme Edition processors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 25, 2017 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2017 It's an Asus Rampage III Black Edition with a core i7 extreme Gulftown. I don't plan on overclocking for him so I'm hoping I can just use 1 of the 8 pins connectors! 33 minutes ago, Jim K said: I hate to doubt you ... but are you sure the motherboard has 2x 8-pin connectors? What is the ASUS model number? Yep see above. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) You should be good using 1 of those, just for future reference you can find those old manuals on Asus's website still https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/RAMPAGE_III_BLACK_EDITION/HelpDesk_Manual/ Originally those boards came with plastic covers and on the 2nd of the 8-pin connectors, two of the pins were blocked. I believe you can use the 8-pin and a 4-pin on the second plug, but it isn't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 25, 2017 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Circaflex said: You should be good using 1 of those, just for future reference you can find those old manuals on Asus's website still https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/RAMPAGE_III_BLACK_EDITION/HelpDesk_Manual/ Originally those boards came with plastic covers and on the 2nd of the 8-pin connectors, two of the pins were blocked. I believe you can use the 8-pin and a 4-pin on the second plug, but it isn't necessary. I actually still have the manual. It just says to connect the 8 pin but it didn't clarify one or both. I think you may be right about the plastic cover on the 2nd one. It's been 8 years since I built that rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Just now, patseguin said: I actually still have the manual. It just says to connect the 8 pin but it didn't clarify one or both. I think you may be right about the plastic cover on the 2nd one. It's been 8 years since I built that rig. Yea, they used to block some of them off because most people didn't have PSU's with dual 8-pins, most just had an 8-pin and a 4-pin. My understanding is you only need the second 8-pin installed if you overclock to extreme amounts or use LN2. In your dad's case, I think he will be fine with the single 8-pin installed. patseguin 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 25, 2017 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Circaflex said: Yea, they used to block some of them off because most people didn't have PSU's with dual 8-pins, most just had an 8-pin and a 4-pin. My understanding is you only need the second 8-pin installed if you overclock to extreme amounts or use LN2. In your dad's case, I think he will be fine with the single 8-pin installed. Great, appreciate the quick response man. I built him a decent system so he can do VR. I7 extreme, corsair h6 water cooled, 24GB ram, SSD, and 1070. He got only a500W PSU so ivreally hope that cuts it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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