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‎01-15-2019 12:16 AM

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Product: 570-p064
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi, I was given a power supply that has an 8 pin CPU connector but the boad only has a 4 pin. Does anyone know if it is possible to fit the 8 pin only using 4 of the pins or would a molex to 4 pin adapter work better?  I just bought a new processor and Video card and I need to up the power supply.  I'

 

the powersupply is a Gamer Storm DQ850-M

http://www.gamerstorm.com/product/PowerSupply/2018-04/2153_8044.shtml

 

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‎01-15-2019 05:11 AM

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In looking at the specs for that power supply, it indicates the CPU power cord as a 1 x CPU 4+4 Pin (700mm).  That would seem to indicate that the 4+4 pin connector can be separated into two 4pin connectors.  Much the same as the  Main Connector: 20+4Pin can be separated into a 20 pin and 4 pin connector.


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‎01-15-2019 05:11 AM

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In looking at the specs for that power supply, it indicates the CPU power cord as a 1 x CPU 4+4 Pin (700mm).  That would seem to indicate that the 4+4 pin connector can be separated into two 4pin connectors.  Much the same as the  Main Connector: 20+4Pin can be separated into a 20 pin and 4 pin connector.


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‎01-15-2019 09:52 AM

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Thanks for the answer. For the lif of me I could not see how to do that when I got home last night! Glasses and sunlight helped! Hope you have a great day!

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