Is It Okay if My CPU Power Cable Only Connects to One Slot?
Asked by
TechSavvyNerd42
I put together my PC last night and hooked up the CPU power cables, but I noticed that only one slot is filled. I have a Ryzen 7 9800x3d processor, an ASUS TUF B650E-E WiFi motherboard, and a Corsair RM850x power supply. The cable fills the 8-pin port, but there's another 4-pin port right next to it that's empty. Is this a problem?
Answers
One 8-pin can deliver over 300W, which is generally more than enough for your Ryzen 7, which has a TDP of 162W. The extra 4-pin is often for extreme overclocking, so you might not need it if you aren't pushing your CPU hard.
Reply to this answer
It's generally fine if you only have one 8-pin cable connected. Most motherboards only require that one for regular use. Did your power supply come with a second CPU power cable?
PCbuildingFan101: Yes, it came with two 8-pin connectors, but since my motherboard has an 8-pin and a 4-pin, I could only use the 8-pin.
Reply to this answer
Add your answer
Answers are reviewed before publication.
CuriousBuilder: I just checked my PSU box and thought I had only two 8-pin connectors. But I found a 4+4 that was hard to see. If I'm not planning to overclock, should I just leave it alone?