Quote Originally Posted by dionysus View Post
Hello all just getting things ready to install. I have a couple of question concerning the two EATV12V plugs. I have a Corsair HX850 with a single 8 pin 12v plug that can be split into a 4+4 but doesnt reach.

1) there are 2 EATX12V labeled accordingly but they have 4 of the 8 pins covered, are you guys using both of these 12v plugs?
2) and if so are you taking the black caps off? or maybe using both but only 4 pins each?

Sorry if this is a noob ? but my previous boards all use a single 4 pin plug. I assume these are for better O/C stability but not sure if I should just use one or both. I plan on O/C my I7-930.

thx in advance.
as far as I can see ( and Im still yet to set my RE3 up) the additional 8 pin power is for very high end o/c stability, if you have a spare 4/8 pin then it cant hurt to connect it but if your only going around 4 ghz my guess is you probably dont need it but dont quote me !!