CPU Power Connection Question.

[Code238]

My current PSU only has a 4 pin CPU power connector and my motherboard has an 8 pin connector.
It was a pre-built system that I am upgrading over time and now the PSU is my next upgrade..
It has run fine for since buying it but with the new PSU I have, an EVGA 700watt BR PSU

it comes with the standard 4+4 pin CPU connector.

My question is, should I plug in both 4 pins into the 8 pin socket or just one 4 pin into the current

socket where my 4 pin is populating it? 
Using hardware monitor i do get the 5v from the single 4 pin in my half populated 8 pin socket
but would populating the full 8 pin socket be best?

Any feedback would help, Thanks.

[minibois]

4 minutes ago, Code238 said:

but would populating the full 8 pin socket be best?

... yes?

I mean: yes!

 

Seriously though, I don't see any reason not to use the full 8 pin EPS connector if you have it. It can only be better for a system, since your motherboard will only supply the power to the CPU as needed.

[Jurrunio]

why only use the 4pin when your PSU can populate the entire connector? I will never understand.

 

That PSU tho, 3 year warranty + 30C max rated temperature do not give confidence.