My new build!

Onkel Neal · 11-01-11, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Yep, that's the one. It supplies extra power to the CPU. Iirc motherboards have a CPU wattage rating. The lower rated ones only have the 4-pin connector, while higher end boards have 8 pins. Hopefully the board supports the CPU, might want to check the support list. Definitely wouldn't try any CPU overclocking though.

It looks like that 8-pin connector can be split. Can't really figure out the mechanism from the picture, but that little rise/edge is likely what is holding the 2 parts together. Split that one up, plug that into the CPU 4-pin power socket and she should start up just fine.

* oh, also; move that 2nd RAM module to slot #3. That let's the RAM run in dual-channel mode. Just use the slots with matching colors (1&3, 2&4)
You may need to go into BIOS and configure the timings and speed for the RAM manually as well, not all of those come with the proper settings on the SPD.

** had a look, board supports CPU just fine. No worries there.

You were right about the RAM, thanks. We found that the 8plug works by just plugging it into the 4 plug, with 1/2 hanging over the side

Arclight · 11-01-11, 03:05 AM

Ha, if it works, right?

There were some changes and additions few years ago, for example that big main plug for motherboard went from 20 to 24 pins. Lots of PSUs still come with connectors that will fit both, with a small 4-pin segment being detachable. It's similar with that CPU plug, some boards requiring 4-pins while others accept 8.

As long as everything is connected you're good to go.

Herr-Berbunch · 11-01-11, 07:31 AM

@Ria - Keep an eye on your dad, he recently said he'd have to have a new PC to play BF3 on..!

But you could build him one yourself now.

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