First time build

[nerdshack888]

ok thanks for the reply

 

[Tetras]

You should be fine using just 1 x EPS cable and could not find a definite answer if you actually need the extra PCI-E on the motherboard.

I'm guessing it is a MSI motherboard with this:

https://www.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-the-World-s-First-ATX-3-1-Ready-Motherboard--Designed-for-Next-Gen-AI-Computing-144544

From comments of other MSI owners, it is not required.

 

[nerdshack888]

thanks for the reply, i did wonder what it was for so now i know.