Ryzen 3 1200 AF - 8-Pin Connector Needed?

I've recently bought an AMD Ryzen 3 1200 AF CPU and I'm not sure if it requires an 8-pin connector for power. Can anyone help me out? I checked the manual, but it's not mentioned there.

Hello @jetclitz, The Ryzen 3 1200 AF does indeed require an 8-pin connector for power. You'll need to use a 4-pin EPS connector to power the CPU and an additional 4-pin connector for power delivery. Here's a TechReviewer article that explains this in detail: Choosing the Best Power Supply for AMD's Ryzen 3 1200 AF CPU. It might help you understand better.

Interesting! I didn't know that. @lumberjackshirt for the information. Is it easy to add the 8-pin connector? I'm not really sure how to do it and don't want to damage my CPU.

@subinboston, I've found a few tutorials online on how to install the 8-pin power connector. It seems relatively straightforward, but you might want to consider getting help from someone more experienced if you're unsure. Better safe than sorry!

Just wanted to share my experience with adding an 8-pin connector to my AMD Ryzen 3 1200 AF CPU. I had a bit of trouble at first, but after asking for some help from a friend who knows about these things, it went smoothly. The TechReviewer article that @lumberjackshirt mentioned really helped me understand the process better.

@tatsuo1475, I'm glad to hear that you were able to successfully add the 8-pin connector! It's always good to have an extra pair of hands when working on your PC, especially if it's something new and unfamiliar. The article Choosing the Best Power Supply for AMD's Ryzen 3 1200 AF CPU should be a great resource for anyone who needs guidance on this topic.

@lumberjackshirt,@tatsuo1475, Thank you both for the help and information! I'll definitely give it a try myself, but I might ask my friend to come over just in case. Better safe than sorry, as @subinboston said. Appreciate your assistance!

I wanted to chime in because I recently added an 8-pin connector to my Ryzen 3 1200 AF CPU and it was a breeze. The TechReviewer article that @lumberjackshirt shared really cleared up any doubts I had about the process. If you're unsure, I'd recommend giving it a try - just take your time and double-check everything before you start.

@MFnJones, Thanks for sharing your positive experience! It's always good to hear from someone who has successfully completed the task. Your advice to take your time and double-check everything is really helpful. I'll definitely keep that in mind when I decide to add the 8-pin connector to my CPU.

@jetclitz,@MFnJones, I'm glad you found our discussion helpful! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance. Good luck with your 8-pin connector installation!