Power connections on the Gigabyte DS5

[nate39]

Hi, I just got my components for my new system. I see on this board that the four pin connector on the mainboard can also be 8 pin. there is a cover over four of the recepticles. My PSU can be either 8 pin or 4. Does it matter which way I go? Both the board and the PSU seem to have either option. thanks

[ijozic]

Does it matter which way I go? Both the board and the PSU seem to have either option. thanks

Well, if you have both options, go for the 8-pin connection, obviously

With current Phenom power requirements, you'll need all the help you can get (I mean, in case of oc, of course)

[nate39]

thanks, that was what I decided to do although right now I have a 5000 BE.