Can I use a dual 4-pin to 8-pin converter to power up my RX480?

[Slashdraw]

Hello everyone. I have 2 things to ask, and i would really appreciate if you could answer them for me.

First off, my buddy and i have gotten ourselves an XFX RX480 8GB. However, the cards need an 8-pin in order to connect to the PSU. So the first thing i want to ask is, my buddy's PSU only has 4-pin connectors available (the flat ones that are in a line). Can he use a dual 4-pin to 8-pin converter in order to power his GPU?

The second thing i wanna ask is for me, my PSU has a 6+2 pin connector. I can safely use that to connect it to my 8-pin GPU, correct?

I will be grateful if you could answer my questions!

 

[Zerk2012]

In general if your PSU does not have the proper connectors it can't handle what your adding.
For your question they made the connectors 6+2 pin so they will work for either 6 pin or 8 pin so yes that is what it's made for.

 

[Faux_Grey]

I agree.

If your PSU doesn't natively have those connectors, it means your PSU is low quality and it would be dangerous to try and power it using adapters.

 

[Slashdraw]

Thanks a lot for your answers I guess i will have to search for a PSU for my friend then.