Crisis!?

hydie · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:24

Ok im assembling this http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=19968780#post19968780

But i've got a problem my corsair TX 850 V2 powersupply doesnt have the correct 8 pin power connector for the CPU

My asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3 motherboard wants "ATX 12v power connector (ATX12V1)" but my powersupply only has "EPS12V CPU Cable (8-pin)"

Please advise! maybe ive missed something?

Reaper 392 · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:28

i am 99% sure thats the right cable. however, you can find out very easily by trying to plug it in. if it fits then its the right cable (no power cable can fit in the wrong place because each prong is shaped)

coupe69 · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:28

The EPS12V CPU cable is the one you need to be plugging in.

Krony · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:29

It's the right cable.

hydie · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:29

ok well, i have 2 lots of 2 pin connectors with 2 extra connectors for the GPU. then there is 1 8 pin connector 2 single 4 pins that connect together to make 8. I've tried everything, i know that ATX 8 pin connect gives the CPU power so its obviously important... but is it possible that the 24 pin ATX connector will give it enough juice!?

cmndr_andi · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:30

Hi there,

The ATX/EPS 4/8 pin 12V connection is a standard connection and the motherboard and PSU both use the same type. What you may need to do is connect the two haves of the 4+4 pin PSU connector to create 8pin connection that will fit into the motherboard.

Also, make sure you insert in the correct orientation, so that the holding latch of the connector interfaces with the tab on the side of the motherboard power connection.

The 6+2 PCIE power connections will not work in the motherboard 8pin 12V connection.

hydie said:
but is it possible that the 24 pin ATX connector will give it enough juice!?

No, if you try this the PC just won't turn on.

stulid · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:31

hydie said:
ok well, i have 2 lots of 2 pin connectors with 2 extra connectors for the GPU. then there is 1 8 pin connector 2 single 4 pins that connect together to make 8. I've tried everything, i know that ATX 8 pin connect gives the CPU power so its obviously important... but is it possible that the 24 pin ATX connector will give it enough juice!?

Use either the two 4pin together or the eps

hydie · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:47

Ok, i was just being super impatient! I've sorted it.

But that's what not receiving everything you ordered will do to you!

Thanks guys!

*And... RELAX*

hydie · 4 Sep 2011 at 19:50

Do any of you know how to install the asrock USB 3.0 bracket? Cant quite figure out where to attach it.

BloomerzUK · 4 Sep 2011 at 22:23

You plug it to one of the USB 3 headers at the bottom of the motherboard. It will be larger than the USB 2 headers. You then mount the brack into one of your bays with screws.

fowler002 · 4 Sep 2011 at 22:29

hydie said:
Do any of you know how to install the asrock USB 3.0 bracket? Cant quite figure out where to attach it.

have you read the manual?