X58A-UD9 ATX Power to Board Configuration

[TheTrickster]

Motherboard: X58A-UD9
Graphics Card:  ATI Radeon HD5970 4GB memory.
CPU: Intel Core i7 980X.
Memory: Corsair 6GB TR3X6G1600C8D
Hi can you please tell me how many ATX 8pin 12v plugs I have to use with this set up. I have a 1200w power supply and I have 2x8pin 12v plugs to use but I noticed that there is a sticker over one of the 12v 8pin sockets on the motherboard. Do I use the 2x8 pin 12v plugs or just the one or do I split one of the 8pin plugs and use 1x4pin plugs in each 8 pin socket thanks for your help as this is a new build.

[Dark Mantis]

If you are using one of the higher power CPUs which you are then you will need to fill both sockets. There are also two molex connectors on the board that need to be connected if you are planning to use the full compliment of GPUs.