Is it OK to run cables behind motherboard?

Is it OK to run cables behind motherboard?

It’s perfectly safe, just make sure you don’t bend the motherboard with a bulge of cables.

What is the cable that goes from PSU to CPU?

pin EPS12v CPU cable
Our power supply units (PSUs) use an 8-pin EPS12v CPU cable that can be split into two 4-pin connectors. If you want to connect our PSU into a 4-pin EPS motherboard port, simply pull the two halves of the connector apart and connect one half into the motherboard port.

Do you need 8 pin for CPU?

You have to plug in the 8pin connector. If you’re going to overclock the cpu plug in both.

Do PSU come with power cable?

Yes. Every modular power supply I’ve ever purchased has included a variety of cables, all that you could possibly need in a reasonable PC build (even in some unreasonable ones, like my scrypt coin mining rigs, which needed way more power connections than any normal PC should).

Can I use cables from different PSU?

There is no universal standard for modular PSU cables. This is a public service announcement (PSA) – Never mix modular or semi-modular PSU cables between power supplies. Mixing Modular PSU Cables Can Kill Hard Drives or connected SSDs. Power components of a PC only with the modular cables bundled with a power supply.

How do I connect CPU cables to my computer?

How to connect the cables on a desktop computer

1. Connect the keyboard and mouse. These days, all keyboards and mice connect to a USB port.
2. Connect the monitor.
3. Connect the network.
4. Attach speakers and microphone.
5. Connect power to PC and monitor.

How do I install the PSU to the motherboard?

Let’s be familiar with the steps on installing the PSU to the motherboard and other related information. 1. Lock the Power Supply 2. Connect the 20 (+4)-Pin Power Cable 3. Connect the 4/8-Pin Motherboard/CPU Cable 1. Connect the Disk Devices 2. Connect the Video Card (Optional) 3. Connect the AIO Cooler (Optional)

How to connect power supply to motherboard?

How To Connect Power Supply To Motherboards 1 Lock the Power Supply#N#Unless you have a custom case or an enthusiast-grade PC case, a power supply is meant to be… 2 Connect the 20 (+4)-Pin Power Cable#N#The main power connection, often referred to as the 20-pin power cable, is the… 3 Connect the 4/8-Pin Motherboard/CPU Cable More

What’s with the black wires on my PSU cables?

My PSU has black mesh sleeves on the cables (motherboard and CPU). At the board connections the wires show and they are what is called “mustard and ketchup” wires. I did not like the looks of those wires against the design aesthetics of the motherboard, black, white and silver.

What is the main power cable on a motherboard?

Connect the 20 (+4)-Pin Power Cable The main power connection, often referred to as the 20-pin power cable, is the most crucial cable that connects the electrical source to the rest of the system. It is the power cable that connects the motherboard to the power supply.