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I've been reading for over 15 years that the 4+4 pin was to provide more power to the motherboard specifically for the CPU, not to deliver it closer (though I i
by theandrewbailey 5y ago
I've been reading for over 15 years that the 4+4 pin was to provide more power to the motherboard specifically for the CPU, not to deliver it closer (though I imagine it was a nice bonus).
- a_conservative 5y agoDelivering it closer does provide more power. Some of the power is lost to heat as the electricity travels through the traces on the motherboard.