Is it necessary to plug both 8 Pin Power Connector on TUF gaming b760M-plus wifi II with a i5 14600k

[dantezinn]

In addition to the motherboard and CPU I mentioned, you check my full build HERE

Right now i'm using both pins on it and since i use an AIO and a mini tower, space has become a problem, not allowing me to hide the PSU cable as you can see below:

If i could use one 8pin cable i could hide it and make  better cable management.

Having said that, do i really need to use both pins on my current setup?

I saw some folks saying i only need to use both of them if i overclock it and i have no interest on that matter.

If i have to use them both, i saw a 180 degree adapter but they look really suspicious. What ya'll think?

Thanks in advance

[Jiaszzz_ASUS · Accepted solution]

Hello, @dantezinn 

Thank you for reaching out to us.
According to the TUF GAMING B760M-PLUS WIFI II user manual "5. Power connectors" section on page 1-3: 
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 8-pin power plugs.
Therefore, please connect at least one 8-pin power plug.

Additionally, we recommend using the PSU’s original power cable accessories for the connection and avoiding using any extension cables or adapters to prevent potential connection issues or risks. 

Thank you.

[dantezinn]

Hello @Jiaszzz_ASUS, thank you for the help.

One last question: Can tell me what could happen if only one 8 pin connector isn't enought for power source? Could this harm my system in any way?

[Jiaszzz_ASUS]

Hello, @dantezinn 

As shown in the warning at the end of the user manual screenshot, the system may become unstable or fail to boot up if the power supply is inadequate.

Thank you.