Will a 8 pin power connector work for a 4 pin CPU motherboard connection?
2007-06-17 10:22:45 · 5 answers · asked by mathu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
yes just leave 2 pins out. I have built computers like this and had no complaints. its usually happens because the power supply's are being built for the core 2 extremes and turiton 64 x2 and he Duos motherboards. im guessing you don't have those and are trying to install a pentium 4?
2007-06-17 12:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by captn_sal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the connection on the power Supply....The 8 Pin connector might be able to be slit in 2 (Held together by a plastic clip)...A lot of PSUs made today feature this so they can be used by many motherboard manufacturers...Hope this helps!!
2007-06-17 10:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pinouts of the 8pin EPS 12V and the 4 pin cpu motherboard connectors are here.
http://www.pcpower.com/products/assets/S61EPS/S61EPS2.jpg
If the plug fits and follows the key at the correct voltage pinouts, then it should work. That's assuming there will be no obstructions to the plug.
2007-06-17 13:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no....unless you can cram the 8 pins into 4 holes
2007-06-17 10:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by medic391 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm what tpye of motherboard you got
2007-06-17 11:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋