PCI-E Power Connector as 8-PIN CPU Power Connector

Is this for the system in your signature? If so, whats wrong with the 8 pin cpu power connector on the corsair unit?
 
johnb35 said:
Is this for the system in your signature? If so, whats wrong with the 8 pin cpu power connector on the corsair unit?
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Yes, this is for the system in my signature... There is an optional 8-pin power connector, but there is only one 8-pin power connector cable on the Corsair... I just want to know if the PCI-e cable can be used as a substitute because I do not have a second 8-pin power connector cable.
 
You already have an 8 pin cpu power connector, what do you need another one for? Maybe we aren't understanding each other correctly?
 
johnb35 said:
You already have an 8 pin cpu power connector, what do you need another one for? Maybe we aren't understanding each other correctly?
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The motherboard recommends two for overclocking... maybe it helps for overclocking. :confused:

Not sure if the extra power is used to supply the CPU or other components as well...
 
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Intel_man said:
the second one from pictures is with a 4 pin molex, not the 8 pin.
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What picture? Are you referring to the picture on newegg? No, I am not referring to the 4-pin molex...

Take a look at this picture, and zoom in onto the bottom-left corner. There is a sticker, and it reads, "Optional: If your power supply has an extra 8pin connector, plug both in for extreme overclock." That is what I am referring to...
 
dgrevillius said:
That is telling you to plug in both the 8-pin right beside it and the 4-pin molex, not two 8-pins connectors.
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Under the sticker (it has a pull tab), there is another 8-pin connector. If this is not a 8-pin connector (pins look exactly the same as a 8-pin), then I want to know it is and its purpose...
 
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The board has (Two) 8 pin CPU power connectors. If your into extreme overclocking you can use both to help power the CPU. And no, you cant use a PCIe power connector. The 4 pin molex connector is for helping power the PCIe slots if your using two or three video cards.
 
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StrangleHold said:
The board has (Two) 8 pin CPU power connectors. If your into extreme overclocking you can use both to help power the CPU. The 4 pin molex connector is for helping power the PCIe slots if your using two or three video cards.
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So, can I use a PCI-E cable as a substitute of a 8-pin power cable?

Or do the specs on these cables are different?
 
newguyintown said:
So, can I use a PCI-E cable as a substitute of a 8-pin power cable?

Or do the specs on these cables are different?
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No they are pined different. Dont think you would really need it, unless your going to use dry ice/liquid nitrogen and really cracking up the CPU voltage. If you feel the need just get a 8 pin CPU power connector adaptor that uses 2 molex connectors.
 
StrangleHold said:
No they are pined different. Dont think you would really need it, unless your going to use dry ice/liquid nitrogen and really cracking up the CPU voltage. If you feel the need just get a 8 pin CPU power connector adaptor that uses 2 molex connectors.
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Thank you for the answer.

Thank you all for your input.
 
newguyintown said:
Under the sticker (it has a pull tab), there is another 8-pin connector. If this is not a 8-pin connector (pins look exactly the same as a 8-pin), then I want to know it is and its purpose...
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You should have said there was something under the sticker silly :D No one knew that!
 
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