Aorus Master z390 ATX12v connectors?

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 21 Nov 2018 at 12:49

It’s been years since I’ve done a build and I don’t recognise these extra power connectors top left - do I need to connect my PSU to BOTH of these in addition to the main 24pin one? (See photo of my build so far)

If so, the cable on my psu is too short to reach it.. can someone recommend me an extension cable please?

lee32uk · 21 Nov 2018 at 13:10

Hi

You only need to connect one of those 8 pin connectors. Should be the one on the left I would have thought. You would only need both connected for extreme overclocking i.e LN2.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8pin EPS extension 45cm - Black= £5.99

Total: £8.73 (includes shipping: £2.74)

azazl187 · 21 Nov 2018 at 13:14

Come on, just get a different PSU.... Those colourful cables really ruin the look of the package you just paid over a grand for!

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 21 Nov 2018 at 13:16

azazl187 said:
Come on, just get a different PSU.... Those colourful cables really ruin the look of the package you just paid over a grand for!

I bought that cheapo PSU just to do the build so I don’t have to de-commission my existing PC untill I am completely ready - I have a better PSU going in there next week

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 21 Nov 2018 at 13:17

lee32uk said:
Hi

You only need to connect one of those 8 pin connectors. Should be the one on the left I would have thought. You would only need both connected for extreme overclocking i.e LN2.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8pin EPS extension 45cm - Black= £5.99

Total: £8.73 (includes shipping: £2.74)

Thanks - I spoke to a helpful chap on the phone at OCUK in the end, but I appreciate your help

azazl187 · 21 Nov 2018 at 13:20

X-Mikuru_Beam-X said:
I bought that cheapo PSU just to do the build so I don’t have to de-commission my existing PC untill I am completely ready - I have a better PSU going in there next week

Good lad! I was hoping you would say something like that. Once is saw that cabling i couldn't unsee it! :eek:

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 21 Nov 2018 at 13:22

azazl187 said:
Good lad! I was hoping you would say something like that. Once is saw that cabling i couldn't unsee it!

Don’t worry, it’s going straight on the Bay afterwards

Unfortunately I’m not in the position to decommission my near 7yo Haswell rig untill I’m fully ready :cool:

Frostworks · 1 Dec 2018 at 16:54

X-Mikuru_Beam-X said:
Thanks - I spoke to a helpful chap on the phone at OCUK in the end, but I appreciate your help

Hi, can I check if it worked? I'm looking to set up a gigabyte z390 aorus master as well, with evga supernova g3 650w.
Pcp4rtp1ck3r gave me an error saying that 1 additional EPS power connector is needed. Based on what lee32uk said, it is a false alarm? The evga supernova g3 650w only has 1x8 pin connector.

orbitalwalsh · 1 Dec 2018 at 19:47

If you can plug in 2 8 pins then do so, spreads the load evenly ... Or if you land a nice chip that can take voltage and higher then 5.2ghz

Frostworks · 2 Dec 2018 at 02:07

orbitalwalsh said:
If you can plug in 2 8 pins then do so, spreads the load evenly ... Or if you land a nice chip that can take voltage and higher then 5.2ghz

I'm going to be using 8700k with my master mobo.. If I oc it, will 1 8pin connector from evga supernova g3 650w be sufficient?

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 2 Dec 2018 at 07:04

Frostworks said:
Hi, can I check if it worked? I'm looking to set up a gigabyte z390 aorus master as well, with evga supernova g3 650w.
Pcp4rtp1ck3r gave me an error saying that 1 additional EPS power connector is needed. Based on what lee32uk said, it is a false alarm? The evga supernova g3 650w only has 1x8 pin connector.

One eps connector worked fine, but I’m waiting for a second eps connector to come in the post then I’ll hook both up

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 2 Dec 2018 at 07:08

orbitalwalsh said:
If you can plug in 2 8 pins then do so, spreads the load evenly ... Or if you land a nice chip that can take voltage and higher then 5.2ghz

I’m definitely going to hook both EPS sockets up (waiting for second cable), do you think this could lead to better overclocking potential? I don’t seem to have a golden 9900k on my hands... it runs Amaizing at stock, and it *will* do 5ghz but only on higher vCore than 1.35 Which I’m not comfortable with frankly.

Currently running it at 4.8ghz

Frostworks · 2 Dec 2018 at 07:45

X-Mikuru_Beam-X said:
One eps connector worked fine, but I’m waiting for a second eps connector to come in the post then I’ll hook both up

Great stuff!
wont be able to do that as i will be using 650w which only has 1 eps connector. good to know that it works else would have to purchase another PSU.

X-Mikuru_Beam-X · 2 Dec 2018 at 07:54

Frostworks said:
Great stuff!
wont be able to do that as i will be using 650w which only has 1 eps connector. good to know that it works else would have to purchase another PSU.

It works no problem it all!

orbitalwalsh · 2 Dec 2018 at 09:06

X-Mikuru_Beam-X said:
I’m definitely going to hook both EPS sockets up (waiting for second cable), do you think this could lead to better overclocking potential? I don’t seem to have a golden 9900k on my hands... it runs Amaizing at stock, and it *will* do 5ghz but only on higher vCore than 1.35 Which I’m not comfortable with frankly.

Currently running it at 4.8ghz

It's mostly about cleaner power delivery and higher voltages for extreme OC

pp111 · 2 Dec 2018 at 14:10

I have done this! I currently have one connected and a second on order. I am 99% sure that one is fine undar all circumstances but a new cable is £10 so might as well fit it.