ECS L7VMM3 - CPU Vcore power connector

[Jetfoil]

I have recently bought a ECS L7VMM3 with 3100+ CPU on board. This motherboard has a CPU Vcore power connector which other AMD motherboard doesn't have. Does it mean that I have to use a power supply which comes with a CPU Vcore power plug otherwise it won't work? Or I can still use ordinary power supply without a CPU Vcore power plug? I haven't bought a case yet.

I would appreciate any input which can help me solve this puzzle.

Regards,
Jetfoil

 

[o1die]

It's always better to use the 12 volt 4 pin square connector. Most newer cases and power supplies come with them, or you can buy an adapter that works with any of the power supplie's 4 pin connectors for $3. Unless you get a premium case made by antec or enermax, I would upgrade the power supply anyway. Buyextremegear.com used to carry a turbolink 420 watt for about $25. But if you plan to use a sata hardrive, be sure the power supply has a sata connector. Only some of the new ones come with it.

 

[Peter]

Yes, you need to have it. Many boards (including this particular one) drive the CPU circuitry exclusively from that additional power connector.

 

[Jetfoil]

Thank you very much o1die and Peter for your reply. I will keep that information in mind when selecting a case and power supply for the motherboard.

Regards,
Jetfoil.