CPU power connector

[triagonal_mouse]

For the 4 pin cpu power connectors, are they required? does the cpu or motherboard have a manual that tells you if you should plug it in? What happens if you just plug it in even if it doesent need it

[MedievalMatt]

If your Motherboard has an EPS power connector near the CPU socket, yes, you need it.  No questions.

[triagonal_mouse]

Just now, MedievalMatt said:

If your Motherboard has an EPS power connector near the CPU socket, yes, you need it.  No questions.

alright thanks for letting me know, im a newbie to pc building

[RadiatingLight]

12 minutes ago, MedievalMatt said:

If your Motherboard has an EPS power connector near the CPU socket, yes, you need it.  No questions.

Except for the small amount of motherboards that have an 8-pin EPS AND a 4-pin EPS, where the 4-pin isn't required. but yes, you're right 99% of the time.

[triagonal_mouse]

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

Except for the small amount of motherboards that have an 8-pin EPS AND a 4-pin EPS, where the 4-pin isn't required. but yes, you're right 99% of the time.

Will plugging in the 4 pin cause any damage or is it just extra power that wont damage the cpu

[MedievalMatt]

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

Except for the small amount of motherboards that have an 8-pin EPS AND a 4-pin EPS, where the 4-pin isn't required. but yes, you're right 99% of the time.

True, but typically those boards have that extra 4- PIN for PCI-E power, or for extreme overclocking.  However, i see your point.  Personally, id still plug those in.  Cant hurt anything.

[MedievalMatt]

Just now, triagonal_mouse said:

Will plugging in the 4 pin cause any damage or is it just extra power that wont damage the cpu

All the EPS connector does is supply an Auxxilary current to the motherboard.  typically for PCI-E power or for CPU power.

 

for CPUs it is there for more even and clean power delivery.  Adding more cant hurt AFAIK, it will only draw the power that is needed from what i understand.

[triagonal_mouse]

Just now, MedievalMatt said:

All the EPS connector does is supply an Auxxilary current to the motherboard.  typically for PCI-E power or for CPU power.

 

for CPUs it is there for more even and clean power delivery.  Adding more cant hurt AFAIK, it will only draw the power that is needed from what i understand.

Alright thanks for letting me know