landstrom27
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Hello, this is my first post. I'm building a 10850k build on a MSI Z490 Gaming Edge mobo and noticed the extra 4 pin cpu power connector. I have everything but cpu, should be arriving tomorrow. The power supply I just put in doesn't have the extra 4pin cpu connector though, and is a non-modular psu. I've read that you don't need to use the extra 4 pin unless you plan to do extreme overclocking, but I've also read that you do need it even if you don't overclock. It doesn't really say anything about it in the manual except that it needs to be connected. I have a Corsair HX 750 in my 4770k build. It's an older version than the new ones though. It four cpu/pcie 8 pin outputs. Would this power supply work if I can find the right cable for it? What's weird is cpu power are +12 on one side and ground on the other, which is different, I thought, than pcie, but I take it you can connect any of the cpu/pcie outputs to the cpu or graphics cards? Would the HX 750 work if I got this cable?
Not sure about the keying on the mobo for the extra four pin, but I can look if it will help.
I do plan on overclocking it. I don't know what would be considered extreme for this cpu, but I'm hoping to get it to at least 5.1 ghz. I was planning on taking the PSU I just put in back anyway for a better one. It's a EVGA 700W Bronze, non modular. I wonder if the newer HX 750 has the extra four pin or if there are others that have it?
Not sure about the keying on the mobo for the extra four pin, but I can look if it will help.
I do plan on overclocking it. I don't know what would be considered extreme for this cpu, but I'm hoping to get it to at least 5.1 ghz. I was planning on taking the PSU I just put in back anyway for a better one. It's a EVGA 700W Bronze, non modular. I wonder if the newer HX 750 has the extra four pin or if there are others that have it?
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