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8 PIN CPU Power??

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  • 22-03-2007 2:38pm
    #1
    Gryzor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭


    hey lads..

    i upgraded my power supply about 6 months ago....last month i upgraded to a core2duo processor, and compatible board, and i see it needs an 8 PIN CPU plug. my "new" power supply only has a 4 PIN CPU plug, which I've plugged in and it works.

    Question is: whats the story here, is my processor getting enough power, is it being limited in some way??

    thanks


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    #2
    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    those extra 4 pins are just for stability purposes, you won't get as good an overclock without utilizing the full 8 pin connector, for normal volts and use you will be fine though.


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    Richard Dower
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,634 ✭✭✭✭Richard Dower


    The 8pin is more directed at dual core CPU's.


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