Whats the deal with the 4pin connector???

G|-|oST

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• Jul 9, 2003

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This is with an Antec True Power 430 and ABIT NF7-S. Do I need to use the 4pin connector (the square looking one)? What does it do exactly? Should it be connected as well as the main power connector?

 

snvpa

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• Jul 9, 2003

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yes connect that. the nf-7 gewts the cpu core voltage from the 12v rail. that plug provides auxilary power and improves stability.

 

dustybyrd

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• Jul 9, 2003

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This is with an Antec True Power 430 and ABIT NF7-S. Do I need to use the 4pin connector (the square looking one)? What does it do exactly? Should it be connected as well as the main power connector?

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that's the 12v connector specifically for the CPU's increasing power needs...

stick it in

woops, looks like i was beaten to the punch

but still, stick it in

 

IdreamofDSl

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• Jul 9, 2003

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I says in the manual that you don't have to. Its installed to split the 12v amp load over another connector for stability. So if your psu has it, use it.