[SOLVED] Can i connect a 4 pin to gpu using an adapter (4 pin to 8 pin)

[Maxell163]

so this is the 2x4 pin cables that my psu has. My gpu requires 8 pin but the other 4 pins is already connected to my mobo, so can i buy a 4 pin to 8 pin adaptor that looks like this. I have a 700w atx powerlogic psu. And i dont have enough money to buy a new one so can you please tell me if it can power up my gpu using that adaptor (second pic)

 

[Mockingjason]

I would never recommend that. Adaptors are NEVER a good idea, you have a somewhat high chance of the PSU destroying the GPU and maybe even everything it is connected to. Yes, adaptors work but it's risky. I would strongly suggest buying a new PSU

 

[logainofhades]

Full system specs, would be helpful here. Motherboard 8 pin and GPU 8 pin are completely different. Regardless, you PSU is not a good one, and should be replaced with a quality unit.

 

[Maxell163]

I would never recommend that. Adaptors are NEVER a good idea, you have a somewhat high chance of the PSU destroying the GPU and maybe even everything it is connected to. Yes, adaptors work but it's risky. I would strongly suggest buying a new PSU

Oh, thanks for your advice.
Since maybe I'll just get a new PSU, what would you recommend on buying, maybe a budget but decent psu would be great. )
Specs:
Core i7 3770
Rx 570 sapphire pulse 8gb
8gb ram
500gb hdd
Msi h61m mobo
Thanks in advance!

 

[bignastyid]

Do you have enough to buy a new computer? Because there's a chance of that happening if you use adapters, especially with that garbage quality psu.

 

[logainofhades]

For a budget PSU, Corsair's CX550m, or 650m. They are often priced about the same.

 

[bignastyid]

A Corsair CX550 would be a good budget option for that system

 

[Mockingjason]

Oh, thanks for your advice.
Since maybe I'll just get a new PSU, what would you recommend on buying, maybe a budget but decent psu would be great. )
Specs:
Core i7 3770
Rx 570 sapphire pulse 8gb
8gb ram
500gb hdd
Msi h61m mobo
Thanks in advance!

what is your budget? how much can you spend?

 

[Maxell163]

Do you have enough to buy a new computer? Because there's a chance of that happening if you use adapters, especially with that garbage quality psu.

Maybe in about 2 to 3 years i can get a new one. But, for now, I think I'll consider buying a quality PSU.

 

[bignastyid]

Maybe in about 2 to 3 years i can get a new one. But, for now, I think I'll consider buying a quality PSU.

Good choice.

 

[Maxell163]

what is your budget? how much can you spend?

what is your budget? how much can you spend?

The corsair cx 550m is priced about 72$ in my country but is there a cheaper one that has an 8 pin connector? And how do you figure out if a psu has an 8 pin connector flr the gpu?

 

[logainofhades]

What country? You do not want to cheap out, on PSU. You risk killing your system.