Do I need 8-pin AND 4-pin CPU power connectors?

jumeeno · 3 Jan 2021 at 16:57

Hi all - long time no post!

I need a good-value but reliable power supply, with 2x EPS connectors so I can power a Z490 motherboard that needs both an 8-pin and a 4-pin CPU power connector.

That said... it's been a while since I've bought a PSU so please tell me if the additional 4-pin is not required. To be clear, I'd rather be safe than sorry

jumeeno · 3 Jan 2021 at 17:24

I Googled it and many people are saying the same, but every so often I've seen people say that they had instability at stock clocks until this was plugged in too. Hence the rather safe than sorry.

jumeeno · 3 Jan 2021 at 18:01

mickyflinn said:
Plug it in if you got the cables.

See my OP - looking for suggestions

"I need a good-value but reliable power supply, with 2x EPS connectors so I can power a Z490 motherboard that needs both an 8-pin and a 4-pin CPU power connector."

jumeeno · 3 Jan 2021 at 18:21

mickyflinn said:
Wattage and budget ?

Cheaper the better, but of reasonable quality. Let's say 500W minimum.

jumeeno · 3 Jan 2021 at 18:38

Thanks for that suggestion. No, an i5 and not OCd.