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- Aug 27, 2012
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- Motherboard
- Maximus V Gene
- CPU
- Core i5 3570K
- Graphics
- Intel HD4000
- Mac
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I've recently purchased the parts needed to build a dual boot OSX/Win7 machine. The parts are as follows:
ASUS Maximus V Gene
Intel 3570K
8GB of Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US Memory
128GB OCZ Vertex 4 SSD
2x 1TB HDDs in RAID 1 from a previous build.
I had planned to upgrade my power supply at a later time in conjunction with a new video card and overclocking of the CPU. However, reading the ASUS manual and varying forums online I wonder if I need to upgrade now out of necessity.
My current PSU is a Dynex DX400WSP that I purchased from Best Buy nearly 4 years ago. I've had zero problems with it running my 945G/Pentium D setup. My concerns are that the Dynex PSU has a 4 pin CPU connector while the Maximus V Gene has an 8pin connector. I've seen many threads debating which connector is better. I'm more concerned with will a 4 pin connector in an 8 pin socket cause any damage to my hardware. The motherboard manual recommends a minimum of 350W for a fully configured system. Assuming that means all ports, slots, and connectors are occupied I would think my 400W PSU should be fine for the time being.
So, will a 4 pin connector in an 8 pin socket cause any damage to my hardware? Considering I will not be installing a video card or overclocking at this current time, will 400W be enough for my system?
ASUS Maximus V Gene
Intel 3570K
8GB of Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US Memory
128GB OCZ Vertex 4 SSD
2x 1TB HDDs in RAID 1 from a previous build.
I had planned to upgrade my power supply at a later time in conjunction with a new video card and overclocking of the CPU. However, reading the ASUS manual and varying forums online I wonder if I need to upgrade now out of necessity.
My current PSU is a Dynex DX400WSP that I purchased from Best Buy nearly 4 years ago. I've had zero problems with it running my 945G/Pentium D setup. My concerns are that the Dynex PSU has a 4 pin CPU connector while the Maximus V Gene has an 8pin connector. I've seen many threads debating which connector is better. I'm more concerned with will a 4 pin connector in an 8 pin socket cause any damage to my hardware. The motherboard manual recommends a minimum of 350W for a fully configured system. Assuming that means all ports, slots, and connectors are occupied I would think my 400W PSU should be fine for the time being.
So, will a 4 pin connector in an 8 pin socket cause any damage to my hardware? Considering I will not be installing a video card or overclocking at this current time, will 400W be enough for my system?