[FONT=Arial]EATX is a form factor (12″x13″) not a power connector. I’m assuming you are talking about using a PSU with a 20 pin (old ATX) connector with a newer motherboard that has a 24 pin (current ATX) connector. If that is the case you will need to consult your motherboard’s manual.
What is the 8 pin ATX connector for?
An ATX power supply provides a number of peripheral power connectors and (in modern systems) two connectors for the motherboard: an 8-pin (or 4+4-pin) auxiliary connector providing additional power to the CPU and a main 24-pin power supply connector, an extension of the original 20-pin version.
What is EATX 12V?
Re: What is the EATX12V connector used for on ASUS Maximus VI motherboards? Having just Googled it, it seems the ‘EZ Plug’ (gotta love marketing names!) is optional – it’s supposed to help improve system stability by providing extra power to the PCIe cards when using multiple graphics cards.
Are all 8 pin PSU connectors the same?
4 Answers. They are completely different. The EPS connector is meant to supply power to a motherboard cpu socket while the PCI express connector is meant to supply power to a GPU.
What’s the difference between EATX and ATX?
Difference between ATX and EATX ATX is the standard form factor of the motherboard. EATX is nothing but a type of ATX with a bigger size. As of 2021, it is the de facto standard of the motherboard. EATX is the largest variant of the ATX board.
Can ATX PSU fit in EATX case?
An EATX mobo just means “Extended ATX”. And yes an ATX PSU will work with an EATX mobo.
Do I need both 8 pin CPU power connector?
The normal 8 pin eps is all you need. The extra connector is for LN2 overclocking.
What is the difference between ATX and EATX?
Do I need to connect eatx12v2?
That’s 100% correct. You don’t need it.
Can I use 8 pin CPU on GPU?
So in theory the card should be absolutely fine. For reference, if the card has just an 8-pin connector, then if you powered it with an EPS12V, it would have been exposed to -12V which would have almost certainly have caused it to fry – and would probably also have taken the motherboard out along with it!
Is Eatx good for gaming?
EATX is not suitable for hobbyist gamers or editors unless you have a lot of money. Their large size and features can be a bit overkill for many users.
