4pin ATX 12v

[westleyfsm]

I made the mistake of assuming my power supply had a 4pin ATX 12v that my new motherboard requires. The 6pin PCIe power connector fits, but I'm not sure that's safe.
I'd really not want to have to wait three weeks for this adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816222
I should definitely not try the 6pin, correct?

 

[Gam3r01]

What is your PSU? If it lacks a 4pin connector its obviously not meant to power what you are trying, and its extremely low quality.
You should always avoid adapters like that, especially for motherboard connections.

My recommendation, get a new PSU.

 

[westleyfsm]

The psu is: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/thermaltake-smart-standard-550w-power-supply/1306114453.p?id=mp1306114453&skuId=1306114453
And the mobo is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131942

 

[Gam3r01]

Ah yes, thermaltake...
Either way that PSU should have the 4 pin cable you need, unless it was lost.

 

[westleyfsm]

Ah yes, thermaltake...
Either way that PSU should have the 4 pin cable you need, unless it was lost.

That's what I figured. It isn't modular though. :/

 

[Gam3r01]

I read the specs before the picture loaded, which claimed it was modular.
I would recommend replacing the PSU even if it had the cable.

 

[westleyfsm]

I read the specs before the picture loaded, which claimed it was modular.
I would recommend replacing the PSU even if it had the cable.

Disregard, I am a moron. Its 8pin splits in half. But why replace?

 

[Gam3r01]

Thermaltake is known for being low end. I sadly am using their product as an emergency backup I had to pick up while at E3.

 

[westleyfsm]

Thermaltake is known for being low end. I sadly am using their product as an emergency backup I had to pick up while at E3.

Well thanks for helping me so quickly!