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08-21-2017 01:26 AM #1ROG Enthusiast Array
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Do I need to connect both EATX12V power connectors?
I'm used to connecting just EATX and maybe one 12V auxillary power (on my SuperNOVA I assume that is CPU). But do I need to connect EATX12V_2 (the second one) as well? Or is that just for extreme overclocking?
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08-21-2017 04:52 AM #2ROG Guru: Yellow Belt Array
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Great to see you sorted the socket problem^^
And yes manual says to ensure to connect both 8-pin power plugs.
Asus tends to add a lot new features now and then so I try find the
important bits in the manual on every new motherboard. Thou I maybe use
some time to find all the useful features.
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08-21-2017 02:13 PM #3ROG Enthusiast Array
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Thanks!
Where does it say that in the manual? The ATX power connection has just one of them plugged in? (the 24-pin and one of the 12V 8-pin connectors from what I can tell).
Anyway, I have both 12V 8-pin power connections plugged in and it POST'ed on the first shot! Go me!
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08-21-2017 02:19 PM #4Tech Marketing Manager HQ Array
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It is a good idea to use both.
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08-26-2017 01:47 AM #5ROG Enthusiast Array
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You dont *have* to use both... I ran my system for several days with only one plugged in as I was still waiting for my new power supply. Having said this, you will see a warning telling you it could lead to overheating conditions. I had no stability issues or cooling issues whatsoever running this way. Having said this, I wouldnt run it full time like this. This thing draws a ton of power so it wouldnt surprise me if using only one would eventually lead to system instability.
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03-07-2019 05:22 PM #6New ROGer Array js753 PC Specs
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Thank you for a great answer that I was looking for.
This is for a maximus XI hero and I have a Maximus XI extreme, which
uses TWO 8 pin , not and 8 pin and a 4 pin. So I was concerned
Great information that I really needed.
Thank you so much!!
John
js753@comcast.net
PS good thing Corsair has the cable on the web site
could not find it anywhere else.
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