Question Problem with 8-pin connector ?

[Minh231210]

Hi guys.

I have a ROG Strix B365 G Gaming Motherboard.
It requires an 8-pin power connector for the CPU but my power supply only has 4-pins.
Can I plug in half of the 8-pin connector ? My CPU is an i3-9100F

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

It requires an 8-pin power connector for the CPU but my power supply only has 4-pins.

Thumbrule with building PC's is if your PSU lacks the necessary connector for your build, you have;
1| The wrong PSU for the job
or
2| The wrong parts for your build.

That being said, please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

 

[CountMike]

Hi guys.

I have a ROG Strix B365 G Gaming Motherboard.
It requires an 8-pin power connector for the CPU but my power supply only has 4-pins.
Can I plug in half of the 8-pin connector ? My CPU is an i3-9100F

You can try, it's not going to ruin anything, 4pin works in only one particular half of 8 pin socket, make sure you find right half without forcing it. Other option is finding 4 to 8pin ATX 12v adapter if your PSU is up to scratch.
https://www.megekko.nl/product/5451...ls/Akasa-4-Pin-to-8-Pin-ATX-PSU-adapter-cable

 

[DSzymborski]

Hi guys.

I have a ROG Strix B365 G Gaming Motherboard.
It requires an 8-pin power connector for the CPU but my power supply only has 4-pins.
Can I plug in half of the 8-pin connector ? My CPU is an i3-9100F

Specifics are necessary. I would be highly suspicious of any PSU that didn't at least have a single 4+4 CPU connector; it's either a very small form factor, more than a decade old, or junk, or possibly more than one of these categories.

 

[Minh231210]

Specifics are necessary. I would be highly suspicious of any PSU that didn't at least have a single 4+4 CPU connector; it's either a very small form factor, more than a decade old, or junk, or possibly more than one of these categories.

Its model: Xtech TM-550S

 

[CountMike]

This one ?
https://qvc.vn/Power-XTECH-TM-550S.html
It say there is 1x CPU 4+4pin/

 

[DSzymborski]

I'm not sure I'd connect that to the PC of my worst enemy.

 

[_D_D]

As @CountMike says you can plug in the 4-pin. Since power draw will be limited then check if it's able to handle full load on the CPU. Monitor 12V drop and if wires / connector getting hot. Should be able to reduce CPU TDP to accommodate if necessary.

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[Minh231210]

Mine has only 4 pin

This one ?
https://qvc.vn/Power-XTECH-TM-550S.html
It say there is 1x CPU 4+4pin/

 

[CountMike]

Mine has only 4 pin

Get better PSU, that one is piece of you know what.