Asus P6T quick question

LostSoul · 28 Feb 2009 at 13:39

OK I'm halfway through the build on my PC but have a query regarding power connections.

In the 12v connector near the cpu socket there is space for both the splittable 12volt connectors (4/8pin) - but one half has a blanking plate put in it.

Do I need the full unsplit 8 connector in there? I have a 920 with 6gb ram and a GTX 260.

reflux · 28 Feb 2009 at 13:39

Best to put an 8-pin plug in there, yes. I'm not sure it's essential, but better to have the extra power if needed.

spitzoid · 28 Feb 2009 at 13:40

No, 4 pin works for me on my P6T.

Meridian · 1 Mar 2009 at 11:20

It probably does, but I'd advise the OP to remove the blanking plate and use an eight-pin.

M

WJA96 · 1 Mar 2009 at 12:20

If you have an 8-pin connector available, use it. It's part of the Intel specification that the connector is fitted, but it often works perfectly well without it. You'll never know if you could have a better overclock or a more stable system unless you plug it in.

rjk · 1 Mar 2009 at 23:36

if the option is available to you - use it

in my opinion - if your psu doesnt have an 8 pin connector for the 12v then you dont have a good enough power supply for your system

cuke2u · 2 Mar 2009 at 15:12

Hi, never used 8-pin on my system and my overclock is fine. Use it if you want to, makes no difference unless you plan a really high overclock..
Chris