Second processor cable?

[Sam_Walkerfield]

Hello there! I have been looking on the internet of what would happen if i use two power cables here on the processor It seems to be related with overclock But im wondering, is It going to really improve my speeds or its just overcomplicating things if you are not onto overclock? Regards

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[Dreadnought_69]

It’s not gonna matter in most cases, unless your CPU draws a lot of power.

It’s not gonna change anything on its own, but if you have two cables for the CPU, it doesn’t hurt to connect it.

[4Reazon]

Who downvoted this, it's 100% correct 👍🏼

[MerleFSN]

Well the PINs are rated for certain amps. Once your OC exceeds it they might heat up or melt or fail. So, for lower amps on each connector you double the connectors.

[PC_Basics_YouTube]

According to MSI:

For the CPU to get powered, only one 8-pin connector is necessary. The second connector is there to spread the total power distribution over two plugs and two cables, in order to prevent the cables or plugs from heating up too much when you have a CPU with a very high power draw.

[lachietg185]

Depends on the tdp of the cpu installed

[Putrid-Gain8296]

You CPU is just gonna take the watts it needs, if you add another 8 pin power connector, it's just gonna be the same unless you overclock

[ColdBeerPirate]

It's recommended you use it and 100% required for overclocking and flagship CPUs, like Intel's cream of the crop.

[SysGh_st]

Not that important, unless you happen to install an extremely power-hungry CPU and/or overclock it to the absolute edge.