Simple Abit IP35 question?

PunkRawk911 · Jan 18, 2008

I've noticed a standard 4-pin molex connector on the motherboard just below the heatpipe which connects the NB and mosfets. It's labeled ATX4P1 and the manual states that it provides extra power to devices using the PCI express slots. The only two expansion slots I'm using are the PCI EXpress x-16 for the video card (an 8800 GTS, which already has its own power connector attached) and a PCI slot for the sound card. Is it necessary for me to plug a molex into this connector?

Neuromancer · Jan 18, 2008

I have never connected that 4 pin, even when running 2 cards and have never had a problem....

If you were running video cards that surpass the PCIEslot + PCIE power plug, recommendations. it can help stability... you really gotta overclock hard to need it though IMHO

1 GTS no

2GTX yes especially if clocked.

gigabit · Jan 20, 2008

What do have the IP35 -E / IP35 or the IP35 Pro? Not that it matters but all three have that connector .I have yet to hook mine up.Now on my DFI 965-S i had it hooked up but it didnt help anything

Evilsizer · Jan 20, 2008

it there for if any one card isnt getting enought power. in the case that say a GPU saps all the power from the PCIE thru the standard plugs. thus adding the 4pin for enough added amps for feeding the PCIE 1x slots if they are not working..

Shiggity · Jan 20, 2008

I have the pro and I have mine connected, haven't tried it without.

Jinu · Jan 21, 2008

i have the ip35-e and have it connected. havent tried it w/o however my card doesnt have a plug for it

aoch88 · Jan 21, 2008

If it's stable then you can leave it alone. Unless you're having problems then try plugging to see if it helps.

PunkRawk911 · Jan 21, 2008

Well, I've got the IP35 (not the E or Pro). I'm still waiting to get my water cooling system installed into the case, so I haven't been able to OC it at all yet. Once I get it OC'd, I guess if I have any video stability issues I'll try plugging it in. For now I'm just going to leave it alone.

Thanks for the tips.

ancalime · Jan 22, 2008

Haven't plugged it in in four builds with boards that had that plugged and experienced no issues. You can't run crossfire on the IP35 anyway and I don't think any single card will really require that exclusive plug even overclocked.

hokiealumnus · Jan 22, 2008

The standard advice on the abit forums is to "think like a man"...if there's a hole, plug it in.

tjh566 · Jan 22, 2008

Ive never used it, used it on my old 680i board with SLI and also unplugged it and it didnt make a difference.

theELVISCERATOR · Jan 22, 2008

Havent plugged mine in either.

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