Jump to content

ATX 12V power connector 4pin or 8pin?

tibi93
By tibi93
in CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory
 Share
Posted

So I'm about to buy a new mobo and I'm deciding between the msi b150m bazooka and the bazooka plus. Basically the only difference is the  atx 12v power connector, the normal has 4pin the plus has 8pin. What is the difference and does it even matter, if I'm using an i5 6500?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

4 pin is located on older PSUS. From my experience, they are both exactly to same power draw from the wall. But, an 8 pin is good if you want to use that board for a while. It will let you upgrade to bigger chips without being worried about power.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

×