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The P67 FTW has 2x8-pin and I realized that my PSU only has 1x8-pin power connector and you can't use a 6+2 to make an 8-pin. So what do I do? A PSU that has 2x8-pin runs in the many hundreds of dollars, I could make a 2x6-pin into a 8-pin but that would void warranty on my PSU. Another question is why does EVGA feel its necessary to have 2x8-pin on this mobo? The Asus Maximus IV Extreme only has one, and it costs $100 more.
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 18:31:41
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Its not required, it is optional and really only needed in the most extreme situations.
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 18:39:41
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Its not required, it is optional and really only needed in the most extreme situations.
how "extreme" are we talking?  Thanks Jacob, I should've thought of that but I guess I'm too tired  off topic: who should I blame Corsair for being so useless as to not include two 8-pin connectors or EVGA for providing a platform for stable OC's?
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 18:40:42
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EVGA_JacobF
Its not required, it is optional and really only needed in the most extreme situations.
woo! wipes the sweat from forehead!!  p67-sli only has 1 power connector
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 18:58:45
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I never even noticed it had the two 8 pins up there...
I'm with A_E, what kind of setup would require it?
Thanks for jumping on that right away Jacob.
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 19:03:19
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I'm guessing a setup that's going above 5.5Ghz, but that's just a guess :p
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 19:09:46
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 19:09:46
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i geuss this would be a pro and not a con!, ability for more power if needed .  now we know why it took so long to release j/k good option EVGA
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 19:30:24
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The 2nd 8-pin is optional and is not needed. You will not need to use it except for extreme benching using DICE/LN2.
You will see practically no performance difference with and without. Don't worry about just using one EPS. Only high end PSUs include two EPS plugs.
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/05 19:37:46
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One 8-pin is plenty unless you are doing "EXTREME" Oc'ing like Blizzie just stated. Just to give you an idea about the i7 2600k wattage requirements when overclocking: I just did some research and it looks like it takes less than 100 watts on the 2600k for a 4.5Ghz O'clock and the 8 pin plug delivers over 300 watts so as you can see arctic eagle you can rest easy knowing that one 8 pin plug will do you just fine 
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/06 04:55:28
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My Antec HCP 1200 has two EPS plugs, but this is the first Power Supply I've had that has 2.
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/06 05:08:20
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the 2 8-pin plugs is nothing new my p55 ftw has them I have always only used the one.
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Re:P67 FTW problem
2011/06/06 08:35:53
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