[SOLVED] New PSU connector won't fit

[freespace2dotcom]

Hello.

I recently purchased an unbranded ATX PSU to replace one that was dying. It's rated for the same wattage, (1000w) but otherwise inferior to my old one, as I really don't have the budget to get a 1 for 1 replacement soon.

My issue lies with the 8 pin CPU power connector on the MOBO. I don't have anything on the new PSU that fits perfectly. I have a 4-pin connector, and a 6+2 connector. The 6+2 pin can almost fit on the 8 pin mobo slot, but the extra 2 does not. I believe the 6+2 is for something else and that the 4pin needs an 8-pin adapter, but I would like to ask for confirmation before spending any more money.

I'll eventually get a better replacement, but right now I would like this PSU to run the PC on life support for at least a few months as I have other projects I am working on that need attention.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need a new PSU for sure , a 1000w without a CPU 8 pin has to be very very very poor quality.

 

[USAFRet]

You absolutely need a different, better, PSU. Now, not later.

 

[ElectrO_90]

Send that PSU back and why do you need such a huge 1000watts? Do you also need to heat your home?
Are you sure you require that huge amount of power?
Any Modern PSU that doesn't have the 2x4 connectors has got to be O_L_D
Also if its a cheap one and you need the 1000W it probably will give 50% of that

 

[freespace2dotcom]

I don't doubt that I need to replace the blasted thing. It's simply that I literally can't right now because it's not a critical emergency and cash is tight. As I said, it's a life support measure. Even 50% will be superior to the amount of power my old one had left in it. I chose 1000w in the first place so that I would have plenty of reliable power as the PSU aged, not because I actually use every drop. I've also disconnected unnecessary devices until I can get another proper replacement.

So "don't bother" is the official answer, then? I appreciate the bluntness, at least. But I take from the responses that I was right on the mark and will act appropriately unless corrected.

 

[USAFRet]

We're saying you should not be using this thing at all. Adapters or no.
Any PSU that says it is 1,000 watts, but lacks the proper connectors, is of poor quality.
It lacks the safeguards needed to not blow up the rest of your components when it dies.

The only thing "1,000 watts" about it is the sticker on the side.
I wouldn't trust it to run a desk lamp.

What is the make/model of this thing?
Do you really need 1k watts for your system?

 

[ElectrO_90]

PSU losing power over time, I am not even going to say anything.....
Good luck USAFRet