4pin 12v instead of 8pin?

Lonefox · 19 Apr 2013 at 21:52

hi guys

received my parts today but the motherboard z77 d3h has and an 8 pin 12v. my antec tp2 550w only has a 4pin 12v. what are my options? am i going to need a new psu? or will the 4pin suffice?

my other parts were a i5 3750k, radeon 7950, 8gb ram and a Samsung ssd

thanks

mickyflinn · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:17

You should be fine just using the 4 pin, you could get a 4 to 8 pin adaptor. If you plan on overclocking or crossfire then i personally would get a new psu.

Leprechaun312 · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:40

double post soz

Leprechaun312 · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:41

i have a z77-d3h and it doesnt require an 8 pin as mine only has a 4 pin so a 4 pin should suffice

SilverTongue · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:42

Are you sure it's the Z77-D3H as mine only has a 4 pin :confused:

bremen1874 · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:43

The socket changed on the updated version of the board.

SilverTongue · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:45

bremen1874 said:
The socket changed on the updated version of the board.

Ah OK.

Can't see that it would run from just a 4 pin if it has 8 pin, would need an adapter as has been mentioned

Lonefox · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:54

damnit, i even sent the missus out this evening so i could have a night of pc building!

Guess its new PSU time then,

which one of these would be my best bet:

corsair gs600
corsair gs800
OCZ ZS Series 750W

edit: i am planning on OCing so a new PSU is probably the best option

bremen1874 · 19 Apr 2013 at 22:54

It'll be fine with just a 4 pin connector.

honosuseri · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:23

You will most likely find there is a rubber stopper on the "extra" 4pins in the 8pin block

I would be very surprised if it didn't work with your four pin connector from the PSU, you might not OC as high on just the 4 pin but it will work.

The GPU should come with a molex adapter if your PSU lacks enough PCI-E power connectors too. The Z77-D3H is not an Xfire capable mobo so buying a more powerful PSU is doing you no real favours now.

Lonefox · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:43

There was no rubber or cover over 4 of the pins, which makes me worry a bit. what sort of limitation would i have on overclocking?

Not sure im comfy using it in that fashion :/ and with all the money i've spent on new parts i don't think i want to risk it not working and something bad happening!

Im currently leaning more towards the OCZ ZS 750w...

bremen1874 · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:47

You're worrying about nothing. The earlier boards only had a 4 pin connector and they work fine.

Orcvader · 19 Apr 2013 at 23:51

It's fine, both 4 pin and 8 pin supply the same amount of power. Only difference is 8 pin just spreads out the load.

wazza300 · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:02

plug just the four pin connector in,it will only plug in one way so you cant get it wrong

Lonefox · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:07

into the left or the right set of 4pin holes?

edit: looking at it from the top with the pc on its side and the back of the pc facing me.

bremen1874 · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:08

It'll only fit in one position.

edit: with the locking tab towards you it'll be left-hand side.

Lonefox · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:23

got it thanks.

so will i still be able to get this oc'd to 4.4ghz stable roughly? thats what i was going to aim for. what sort of things should i look out for so i know its not using too much power?

bremen1874 · 20 Apr 2013 at 00:26

Lonefox said:
got it thanks.

so will i still be able to get this oc'd to 4.4ghz stable roughly?

Yes. But if you can't this won't be the cause.

thats what i was going to aim for. what sort of things should i look out for so i know its not using too much power?

The socket would overheat and ultimately melt, but it won't happen.

Lonefox · 20 Apr 2013 at 01:10

thanks for the help guys