8 Pin EPS required?

[BassBomb]

Hello,

I have a P5K-E with a E6750 at the moment. I am using a Noisetaker 420w (atx 2.01)

So it has been running on 24 pin connector + P4 connector instead of 8pin

My dad got a Sonata that came with Earthwatts 500w.

Should I trade PSU's with him just to get the 8pin?

So far I have had no issues with my machine.

 

[HOOfan 1]

If you are gonna OC you will want that 8 pin connector

 

[BassBomb]

No overclocking whatsoever. I might try it once if I get a cooler, but I don't plan on it.

 

[HOOfan 1]

then you are probably fine with the 4 pin...consult your mobo manual it may say something.

 

[Aluvus]

The fact that your system currently runs should be pretty good evidence that your motherboard does not require the 8-pin connector.

The 8-pin is just a way to ensure the processor can get more current with less voltage drop. Unless you are actually having problems that might be power-related, you don't need to worry about it.

 

[bharatwaja]

I am having a similar dilemma...

I am buying a qx9650 and a maximus formula board... no OCing whatsoever.

I am in India, thus many PSUs are not available..
I have chosen a Cooler master extreme power 600W but it only has a 4pin and not an 8pin...

What should I do? would it be just fine? I dont wanna end up having to deal with RMA and warranty and stuff cause it would take a life time in a country like mine

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: Aluvus
The fact that your system currently runs should be pretty good evidence that your motherboard does not require the 8-pin connector.

Not necessarily. I've seen non-OC'd CPU's pull enough current through the 4-pin to cause the wires to overheat and burn insulation a little. And, of course, this isn't from short term, but long term. Naturally, we wouldn't want burnt connector ors wires plugged into our motherboards, but also if the resistance is enough to burn things how much of an affect is that going to have on voltage?

I would, at the very least, get a DMM and while Prime95, or something is running to stress the CPU, probe the back of the connector to see what voltage you're getting.

 

[BassBomb]

I'm going to be taking his PSU on the weekend. I noticed some wierd startup power issues so I will use his from now on and see how it goes

 

[BassBomb]

Switched to his PSU, instantly was able to boot at 3.2 GHZ