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2016/10/18 00:58:48 (permalink)
Hi everyone,
 
I am planning to get a new power supply as part of my new build. So far, I am considering a 750 G2. I have a question I want to ask as I am planning to use it with the Asus X99A-II motherboard.
 
It came to my attention while reading the motherboard manual that both the 8pin and 4 pin CPU connectors must be used. Although it also mentions the 4 pin as optional only for overclocking, it goes on to say that it is required to have both in. (So I decided I am going to put both in just in case). :)
 
Here are the slots on the motherboard:
 
When I look at the panel for the 750G2, I see two slot sockets for the CPU; "CPU1" and "CPU2":
 
Now I want to check to see am I correct for the following:
 
1: I plug the included cable that has the label "CPU" on its header as follows; 8 pin side into the PSU socket labelled "CPU1", the other end of this cable I think is a 4+4 pin side, into the 8 pin socket of the X99A-II.
 
2: I plug a second included cable that has the label "CPU" on its header as follows; 8 pin side into the PSU socket labelled "CPU2", the other end of the cable which I think is a 4+4 pin side will be split to only a 4 pin, then slide that into the 4 pin slot of the X99A-II.
 
3: The two cables mentioned above are included and I don't need to optionally get them?
 
Thanks for the clarification, this is my first time building so I wanted to make sure I am getting this right.
 
post edited by Limiter_1 - 2016/10/18 01:05:12
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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/18 07:24:08 (permalink)
    Welcome to the forums..The 750 G2 comes with two CPU power cables with 4+4 pin connectors on the motherboard end and would be a good choice providing it meets the system's overall wattage requirement..You can use the OuterVision Power Supply Calculator or the EVGA Power Meter to estimate your system's overall wattage requirement..If you did not know it and use the EVGA Power Meter, you'll recieve a 10% off discount code in your email just for using it..It's a one-time discount good for 30 days and only in the EVGA U.S. shopping cart.
     
    The 4+4 pin connector is electrically an 8 pin connector split in half..An 8 pin motherboard socket takes both halves..A 4 pin motherboard socket takes only one half of a 4+4 pin connector, with the other half hanging.
     
    The reason for 4+4 pin connectors is for better compatibility across various motherboard designs..Some motherboards only have one 4 pin socket, some have an 8 pin socket, some (like yours) have an 8 pin and a 4 pin, still others have two 8 pin sockets..Motherboards with 8 pin or more sockets provide more current and stability for higher wattage CPUs and overclocking.
     
    You don't need to use the 4 pin unless extreme overclocking or stability issues arise, only the 8 pin..Scroll down to "Stripping the X99-A II" here..Motherboard manuals can sometimes be confusing and with omissions..Sometimes parts of them have "cookie cutter" information they copy/paste from other manuals..Attached images are the ATX Power connections for an X99 Deluxe and an X99-A II, for example.
     

     

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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/18 12:22:50 (permalink)
    Hi, thanks for the reply.

    But let's say I choose to use both the 4 pin and 8 pin. Is the following correct?

    1: plug the CPU cable. 8 pin side into PSU socket labelled "CPU1" on the 750G2. Other half (which is 4+4) into 8 pin motherboard slot

    2: plug a Second CPU cable. 8 pin side into PSU socket labelled "CPU2" on the 750G2. Other half (which is a 4+4 split into 4) into 4 pin motherboard socket.

    I need to make sure that I get the cabling on the PSU right.
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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/18 12:46:13 (permalink)
    Yep..Exactly right.

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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/18 13:06:13 (permalink)
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    Yep..Exactly right.


    Thanks for the quick reply.

    Yes, I used the Outervision link to arrive at the 750w requirement. But sometimes I am not sure am I doing certain areas correctly. For example, I have a gtx1070 Gfx card that can sometimes oc itself to 2.1 ghz (random since it's done as a feature by the board partner, this speed is also reported by some users using the oc mode). For the outervision site, I just input 2.1ghz as speed (even though the 1070 is much lower in default speed) so that the PSU wattage can be calculated to sustain the gpu if it is on 2.1ghz constantly(such as oc mode during gaming). The problem is, I am not sure exactly did I get the formula right for calculating the gpu memory during oc.

    About the evga power meter, is it free? I had to check before coicking the link just in case. ;)
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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/18 13:15:51 (permalink)
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    About the evga power meter, is it free? I had to check before coicking the link just in case. ;)



    Yep.

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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/21 01:21:56 (permalink)
    Hi
     
    I have used the EVGA power meter and the result ranges between 700 watts to 850 watts. But I noticed it only asks for overclock from the CPU section. How much power will the GPU use when it is also overclocked?
     
    Also, do the wall plug of the 750G2 or 850G2 go into 120V? I believe it does from what I see in the specs but not sure.
     
    Again, thank you for the clarifications. :)
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    Re: EVGA 750 G2 2016/10/21 03:01:01 (permalink)
    Use the OuterVision calculator, it's more detailed and you can put in your GPU clock speed and overvoltage, just rough guess it.
     
    Depending on the region you order the PSU from will determine what type wall socket plug you get..You won't get a European plug if you order in the US/Canada region, and vice-versa, you get the cord/plug from the region you order it from..EVGA (and the vast majority of others) PSUs will work in any voltage region..They either detect and auto-switch to the correct input voltage, or there's a manual switch you must be sure is in the right position before plugging it in/turning it on..If it's manually switched and in the incorrect position, a popping noise will promptly be heard associated with a cloud smoke, you can trust me on that one
     
    On the sticker of PSUs it tells you what the AC Input voltage range is..As in the snip attached below, it's rated from 100 - 240 volts AC..Some el cheapo units are only 110 volt..Some are only 220 volt..But like I said the overwhelming and vast majority of PSUs today will auto-detect the input voltage..You can go to the EVGA Products Page to find out more.
     
     
     
     
     
     

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