Can i connect a "4 pin molex to 4 pin" adapter to the cpu 4 pin connector?

[whats-a-computer]

Hello, i have a mobo with a 4 pin cpu connecter, but my psu only has an 8 pin connecter. My question is, can i use this adapter, (http://www.orbitmicro.com/global/32000-029000-p-9685.html) and plug it into the 4 pin cpu connecter? Will this work? is this what the cable was made for? As of right now when since there is things next to the connecter on the mother board i can not connect half of the 8 pin :/

 

[atomicWAR]

yes that will work 😉

 

[Feldmarschall]

Don't use molex. Connect this one. You should be able to connect it where 4 pins will stay in "air" or you can even separate them cause lot of those 8 pin cpu connectors come in form of 2*4 pin.

 

[atomicWAR]

Don't use molex. Connect this one. You should be able to connect it where 4 pins will stay in "air" or you can even separate them cause lot of those 8 pin cpu connectors come in form of 2*4 pin.

if you can split it that is a better solution....molex power is not as stable, it will work but its not ideal.

 

[whats-a-computer]

yes that will work 😉

i have 2 more questions?
first: where can i buy this locally? i dont want to wait for the shiping, so can i find it at a radioshack, best buy, staples, walmart?

second: i was able to plug in half the 8 pin but the computer wont start, i checked the psu using the paperclip trick and checked my connections using my old psu, so is the problem that the wrong 4 were pluged in or is it possible that my computer wont support the psu?, or did i just plug in the wrong half of the 8 pin?

Thank you so much

 

[Feldmarschall]

yes that will work 😉

i have 2 more questions?
first: where can i buy this locally? i dont want to wait for the shiping, so can i find it at a radioshack, best buy, staples, walmart?

second: i was able to plug in half the 8 pin but the computer wont start, i checked the psu using the paperclip trick and checked my connections using my old psu, so is the problem that the wrong 4 were pluged in or is it possible that my computer wont support the psu?, or did i just plug in the wrong half of the 8 pin?

Thank you so much

You have connected something wrong. Altough I don't see how could you connect it wrong due to shape. Maybe it's something else that is wrong.

Only proper way is to connect this one you have. Molex can't handle 75W.

What is your CPU?

 

[whats-a-computer]

Don't use molex. Connect this one. You should be able to connect it where 4 pins will stay in "air" or you can even separate them cause lot of those 8 pin cpu connectors come in form of 2*4 pin.

i attempted to connect half of the 8 pin but the computer would not start, i checked the psu with the paperclip trick and i checked the mobo connectors with an old psu, is there a certin side i have to use? (i.e. the left side or the right side)

 

[Feldmarschall]

Don't use molex. Connect this one. You should be able to connect it where 4 pins will stay in "air" or you can even separate them cause lot of those 8 pin cpu connectors come in form of 2*4 pin.

i attempted to connect half of the 8 pin but the computer would not start, i checked the psu with the paperclip trick and i checked the mobo connectors with an old psu, is there a certin side i have to use? (i.e. the left side or the right side)

Can you provide your PSU model?

 

[atomicWAR]

yes that will work 😉

i have 2 more questions?
first: where can i buy this locally? i dont want to wait for the shiping, so can i find it at a radioshack, best buy, staples, walmart?

second: i was able to plug in half the 8 pin but the computer wont start, i checked the psu using the paperclip trick and checked my connections using my old psu, so is the problem that the wrong 4 were pluged in or is it possible that my computer wont support the psu?, or did i just plug in the wrong half of the 8 pin?

Thank you so much

You have connected something wrong. Altough I don't see how could you connect it wrong due to shape. Maybe it's something else that is wrong.

Only proper way is to connect this one you have. Molex can't handle 75W.

What is your CPU?

+1
it won't fit hooked up wrong. and as we stated molex is far from ideal. you really should see if your other connections are hooked up correctly or your motherboard is grounded by a screw.

 

[whats-a-computer]

Don't use molex. Connect this one. You should be able to connect it where 4 pins will stay in "air" or you can even separate them cause lot of those 8 pin cpu connectors come in form of 2*4 pin.

i attempted to connect half of the 8 pin but the computer would not start, i checked the psu with the paperclip trick and i checked the mobo connectors with an old psu, is there a certin side i have to use? (i.e. the left side or the right side)

Can you provide your PSU model?

The mobo i have is the M2N68-LA (Ivy8) (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=c01237548#N215)
The psu model: Emacs HP2-6460P (http://www.stayonline.com/detail.aspx?id=929)
and the cpu i have is the AMD Athlon LE-1640

 

[atomicWAR]

get a new PSU that is horrible and most likely your issue....get a seasonic, xfx, pc power and cooling or a corsair.

 

[Feldmarschall]

How much did you paied for that stuff? 133$???

You can't connect it to your motherboard cause from the picture of board there is no room to fit 4 pins asside of CPU connector. You'll have to go with molex, but dude, don't ever, ever buy something like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

This one costs the same as yours.

 

[whats-a-computer]

get a new PSU that is horrible and most likely your issue....get a seasonic, xfx, pc power and cooling or a corsair.

do you have any suggestions for a cheap one that would work with my computer? my budget would be around $40

 

[atomicWAR]

How much did you paied for that stuff? 133$???

You can't connect it to your motherboard cause from the picture of board there is no room to fit 4 pins asside of CPU connector. You'll have to go with molex, but dude, don't ever, ever buy something like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

This one costs the same as yours.

and he choose to show you a seasonic.....see a trend here?

 

[Feldmarschall]

get a new PSU that is horrible and most likely your issue....get a seasonic, xfx, pc power and cooling or a corsair.

do you have any suggestions for a cheap one that would work with my computer? my budget would be around $40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371045&Tpk=antec%20vp-450%20450w&IsVirtualParent=1

here you go.

 

[whats-a-computer]

How much did you paied for that stuff? 133$???

You can't connect it to your motherboard cause from the picture of board there is no room to fit 4 pins asside of CPU connector. You'll have to go with molex, but dude, don't ever, ever buy something like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

This one costs the same as yours.

thank both of you for everything :/ i guess you live and you learn huh BTW, no not 133, i payed $30 for it

 

[atomicWAR]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151077 39.99

this will not give you a lot of wattage for video cards but it fits your budget....i suggest going higher like this though
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074 59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094 64.99

 

[Feldmarschall]

How much did you paied for that stuff? 133$???

You can't connect it to your motherboard cause from the picture of board there is no room to fit 4 pins asside of CPU connector. You'll have to go with molex, but dude, don't ever, ever buy something like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

This one costs the same as yours.

thank both of you for everything :/ i guess you live and you learn huh BTW, no not 133, i payed $30 for it

you paid too much ;D

 

[whats-a-computer]

How much did you paied for that stuff? 133$???

You can't connect it to your motherboard cause from the picture of board there is no room to fit 4 pins asside of CPU connector. You'll have to go with molex, but dude, don't ever, ever buy something like that. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151087

This one costs the same as yours.

thank both of you for everything :/ i guess you live and you learn huh BTW, no not 133, i payed $30 for it

you paid too much ;D

thank you to everyone that helped me 😀 i went out to best buy and bought a Thermaltake TR2 600W and have not looked back

 

[Feldmarschall]

No problem.

Best regards