Motherboard-Psu compatibility

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   So I just bought a new motherboard. An ASRock Z590 Steel Legend ATX as an upgrade from my old msi z390. However, I'm unsure if my PSU is supported. It is a Thermal take RGB smart pro 750w 80+ bronze. Will the connectors be fine or do I need a new PSU or can I use my PSU extension cables as an alternative if it's needed?

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coryfcory@gmail.com Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2022 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 35	Post Options Post Reply Quote coryfcory@gmail.com Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Motherboard-Psu compatibility Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 8:58am
	So I just bought a new motherboard. An ASRock Z590 Steel Legend ATX as an upgrade from my old msi z390. However, I'm unsure if my PSU is supported. It is a Thermal take RGB smart pro 750w 80+ bronze. Will the connectors be fine or do I need a new PSU or can I use my PSU extension cables as an alternative if it's needed?

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 27113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 3:35pm
	That PSU should work fine. I am not sure what your concern is but I am going to guess that it has to do with the 2 8pin CPU power connectors on the board? If so, check page 26 of your user manual (the online one). The second 8 pin power header (ATX12V2) is optional. Make sure you connect your 8pin power cable to ATX12V1 and you should be good to go.


coryfcory@gmail.com Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2022 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 35	Post Options Post Reply Quote coryfcory@gmail.com Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 4:52pm
	I was aware of that but I was just worried when I saw "high density connector" on the motherboards spec overview. Thank you very much. Gonna be happy with this motherboard when it gets here

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 27113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 7:25pm
	Happy to help, good luck with the build


threadzipper1957 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2022 Status: Offline Points: 9365	Post Options Post Reply Quote threadzipper1957 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Mar 2022 at 10:12pm
	When you receive the board, first place it on top of the cardboard box, insert the CPU, and mount the CPU cooler, please be aware that you should never overtighten the screws, when the cooler is flast on the CPU surface, and cannot move around, the pressure is enough. Some coolers go way above the maximum pressure that Intel specified, causing the CPU and socket to bend. insert one memory module, Monitor Keybaord and mouse, abnd the PSu, and power on the system, and give it some time for the first boot. If that works, add the other memory module, and test again. Once you find, everything is working as it should, it's time to fit it in the chassis. It's always good to know that a board works, before you put it in a chassis
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