8-Pin EPS 12V vs 2x 4-Pin ATX

[byusinger84]

Does anyone know if I should use the 8 Pin EPS block or the 2x 4 Pin ATX connectors for my motherboard? The power supply I have has both. It's the XFX 750 W Black Edition in case you want to look at it. I've read that EPS is backwards compatable with ATX, but I'm not sure. I don't want to power this machine up without knowing for sure. And, YES I know it's not an 6+2 PIN PCI-E Adapter before anyone asks me. Thanks.

 

[SolidBladez]

Doesn't matter. The 12V+ rails are measured the same.

Go with whichever is more convenient to use.

 

[Zero82z]

The 4+4 connector is electrically identical to the 8-pin. The only difference is that the 4+4 can be separated for use with a motherboard that only has a 4-pin socket. You can use either cable; it doesn't make any difference at all.