power to cpu problem (power cable pins)

[ValiantUK91]

hi all,

basically the power supply for the cpu is 8pin but on the motherboard there are only 4pins will it be safe to plug it in anyway? ive tried to find out by looking through the internet some say its safe and some say its not.

can anyone help with this matter?

thanks

 

[scotsdragon]

Most 8 pins actually split in the middle for the cpu one on modern psu's

 

[Smoogels]

Most 8 pins actually split in the middle for the cpu one on modern psu's

Yeah, mine was clicked together. I did not notice at first but while I was fiddling with it it split into two

 

[Justintime]

If it doesn't split and can fit, its keyed to fit only the right way so you'll be ok. 100% sure you're not trying the pcie connector?

 

[ValiantUK91]

errmmm yeah.... it split in the middle :/ how the hell did i miss that feel abit stupid now, owel another post closer to free postage computer is up and running thinking of taking my mates comuter home with me and swapping it with mine im loving it

anyway thanks for the replies people.

 

[scotsdragon]

No worries we haveve all missed something at one point in time

 

[Justintime]

Easy mistake.