An832 sli deluxe....EZ Plug

[tmodel37]

OK, what is this EZ Plug, what does it do, and how do you use it? I have an Antec True Power 2.0 550 W, and no mention in it's instructions. Do you simply plug into the 4 prong power plugs?

 

[Capt Caveman]

You're supposed to use it if you're using two video cards(SLI). It's supposed to help provide a stable voltage to the video cards. But it can't hurt to plug it in even w/ one card.

 

[naughty001]

its for pci express cards which dont have the pci express power connector

you are not meant to just plug anything in - unless your card doesnt have the 6 pin connector on the card

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: naughty001
its for pci express cards which dont have the pci express power connector

you are not meant to just plug anything in - unless your card doesnt have the 6 pin connector on the card

Myself and many others always have the EZ-plug connected, never had any issues.

 

[TG2]

I use the EZ plug on mine, my PCI-E card doesnt have a power plug on it though

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

The EZ-Plug is meant for to provide stable voltages when using SLI, but I plugged mine in even though I'm only using one card.

 

[Jeffito123]

What difference does it make with it plugged or unplugged in with one card?

I'm more concerned about accidental voltage surges or something that could fry it if I had it plugged in mine. (Then again, i don't know much about the mechinacs behind computers...i just know they work )

 

[Tanclearas]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: naughty001
its for pci express cards which dont have the pci express power connector

you are not meant to just plug anything in - unless your card doesnt have the 6 pin connector on the card

Myself and many others always have the EZ-plug connected, never had any issues.

Mine's plugged in as well with a single card. I figured it would be easier to route the cable where it needed to be before I tied all the cables down. I'd hate to get the second card and then have to pull all my cables apart again.

 

[tmodel37]

well, my A8N32 sli deluxe has that "EZ Plug" thingy, and another 4 pin plug labled 12VDC up near the CPU. I plugged one of the 4 pin drive connectors into the EZ Plug, and the PSU had a 4 pin plug with 2 yellow and 2 black wires,(assumed these to be 12 VDC) which I plugged into that 12 VDC connector.
I also plugged the 6 pin plug into the BFG 7800 GT.
I have an Antec 550 W True Power 2.0 PSU.
So, do I now have all my bases covered?
I'm almost scared to power this beast up!!!!

 

[RucHee]

if you are running SLI (2 video cards), then plug a molex (4 pin, same as hdd / cd rom power) connector into it. If you are just running 1 video card, then don't bother with it. It's meant to be used for 2 video cards (to make it more stable)...


EDIT - Yes, the 4 pin thing on ur PSU goes into the 4 pin thing on ur motherboard, and the 6 pin goes into the back of your video card. Since you're only using one 7800gt, leave the 4 pin molex OUT of the EZ plug, don't use it... it's not necessary..

 

[naughty001]

look guys this is all much ado about nothing - but for the people who havent read the manual yet heres a direct quote

"make sure to connect the EZPlug when using two pci express graphics cards and a 20-pin ATX power supply unit, or if the graphics cards do not have auxillary power plugs"

thats on the bottom pof page 2-1

so if you have a good psu which already has a 24 pin main connector then you are okay without it and also if your cards have the pci-e connector then you are okay without it as well

it wont cause issues if you do have it plugged in but its not essential - nowadays most high end cards will have the relevant connectors and also most newer psu's are the 24 pin type - so quit worrying