Plugging in CPU cables

[Guest]

Hello, my PC appears to be running fine during the pre-build test, so now I’m going to mount my motherboard in the case. I’ve been following LTT’s build video and am currently at 1:08:57, where they suggest plugging in the cables before screwing down the motherboard. My question is what do I do for the 4 pin socket next to the 8 pin? I didn’t use it during testing.

 

 

Thanks!

[Fasauceome]

The additional 4 pins for CPU power are optional, and you can leave them empty.

[Verrierr]

You literally posted a page from Manual stating you don't need to plug it in. What are you even asking?

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Verrierr said:

You literally posted a page from Manual stating you don't need to plug it in. What are you even asking?

The video recommends using both earlier in the video, despite the manual saying to use one. Apparently if I ever want to overclock I’ll want all connectors plugged in. This old thread perhaps describes my question better.

 

 

[Verrierr]

1 minute ago, Brixbuster said:

The video recommends using both earlier in the video, despite the manual saying to use one. Apparently if I ever want to overclock I’ll want all connectors plugged in. This old thread perhaps describes my question better.

 

 

8pin CPU power cable is rated for ~340W plus w/e the socket can do. Not many CPUs go beyond that even overclocked. What's your CPU?

[Fasauceome]

11 minutes ago, Brixbuster said:

Apparently if I ever want to overclock I’ll want all connectors plugged in.

if you ever want to extreme overclock with liquid nitrogen, yes. Otherwise, no.

[Godlygamer23]

19 minutes ago, Brixbuster said:

Apparently if I ever want to overclock I’ll want all connectors plugged in

The 4-pin connector is for supplemental power for overclocking, yes, but as iterated above, it's only for extreme overclocking. Any power requirements from the CPU at stock will be perfectly met with the 8-pin with some 'normal' overclocking. Under normal cooling, you will not exceed what the 8-pin is capable of outputting. 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Verrierr said:

8pin CPU power cable is rated for ~340W plus w/e the socket can do. Not many CPUs go beyond that even overclocked. What's your CPU?

Ryzen 7900X.

[Guest]

58 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

if you ever want to extreme overclock with liquid nitrogen, yes. Otherwise, no.

Gotcha!