Requires Help for PSU

[ispukan]

Hello guys,
My motherboard requires 8 pin connector https://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/H81-P33.html#hero-specification but i am using i3 4130 which only use 54w. Would i be safe to use 4 pin to 8 pin connector because i want to buy r9 380x which requires 1x6pin and 1x8pin and my PSU have 1x8pin, 2x6pin and 1x4pin ?
Thanks in advance

 

[maugusto]

no problems on that, just make sure your PSU is able to support your system and it will work

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You need a PSU , that has all the proper connections , don't use adapters.

 

[Wolfshadw]

The pin layouts are set so they can only be used for the appropriate connector. A PCI-E power connector won't physically fit (or work) anywhere except in a graphics card external power connector. It would help if you listed/linked your current power supply.

-Wolf sends

 

[ispukan]

I plan to use 4pin to 8pin on my motherboard and my regular 8pin and 6pin on my graphic card, since it requires more power

Edit: This is my PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

 

[George Phillips]

Power consumption wise, it will be fine. However, if the PSU doesn't even have the now-a-day standard 8-pin connector for MB, it's likely that the PSU may be too old. Even a $20 budget supply from a good brand has that 8-pin connector. It's a good idea to get a new PSU if it's too old. When a PSU dies, it sometimes takes down both motherboard and CPU and even more other components with it.

 

[ispukan]

Power consumption wise, it will be fine. However, if the PSU doesn't even have the now-a-day standard 8-pin connector for MB, it's likely that the PSU may be too old. Even a $20 budget supply from a good brand has that 8-pin connector. It's a good idea to get a new PSU if it's too old. When a PSU dies, it sometimes takes down both motherboard and CPU and even more other components with it.

My PSU has
1x8pin
2x6pin
1x4pin

I have 8pin to my motherboard but because its not using 1/3 of its power i will use the molex and connect my real 8pin and 6pin to my gpu

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A 4 pin power to a 8 pin CPU power is not a good idea , you need a PSU that properly supports your components.