I need help Choosing a PSU
I have everything else picked out for the build https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=edad3dcb-5697-48c9-8416-4c1013c73a2e
Also my Case isn't on the site, Cooler Master Master Box MB511 and what it has listed for the PSU size is being a max 180mm/7.08".
The reason why I am having trouble with finding a PSU is I'm looking for a power supply that has a 8-pin EATX12V and a 4-pin EATX12V. I am just not finding the 4-pin in any power supply that I'm looking at. Maybe I'm just not understanding what the connector will look like. Been at this for a week now so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for reading.
Also my Case isn't on the site, Cooler Master Master Box MB511 and what it has listed for the PSU size is being a max 180mm/7.08".
The reason why I am having trouble with finding a PSU is I'm looking for a power supply that has a 8-pin EATX12V and a 4-pin EATX12V. I am just not finding the 4-pin in any power supply that I'm looking at. Maybe I'm just not understanding what the connector will look like. Been at this for a week now so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for reading.
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Hello @Austin_009! Welcome to the Community.
That case supports ATX power supplies, so any PSU with that form factor should fit.
I'm assuming that the 8-pin and 4-pin you're referring to are for the CPU power connectors on the top-left corner of the motherboard. For starters, the 4-pin connection isn't actually a requirement. It's just an optional extra connection in case you're doing some serious overclocking and/or your processor has a VERY high power draw, which I'm pretty sure would only possibly be necessary for a 3950X. If you do want to fully fill those slots, look for a power supply with two 4+4 pin connectors. Most off-the-shelf PSUs you can buy won't have a standalone 4-pin connector, but CPU power connectors are almost always 4+4 so you can utilize it as a 4-pin or 8-pin based on the connections on your board.
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Thanks @TSTonyV, I have a power supply on the way now.
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Great! Your build looks really nice overall. I have a pretty similar system and it's been great for me, so I'm sure it'll work well for you
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