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**wrench97** · 06-24-2009, 12:23 PM

For the dual core CPU you should be able to use the 4 pin Quads require the 8 pin.
The problem with adapters is that your pulling twice the wattage through the half the wires. But the dual core will draw less then the Quad.
Without a Video card you should be ok on the wattage.

Pull the board out and do the bench test don't skip ant steps> How to Bench Test Your System

06-24-2009, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,786 OS: Win7	Re: do i use the 8-pin power connector or the 4-pin? For the dual core CPU you should be able to use the 4 pin Quads require the 8 pin. The problem with adapters is that your pulling twice the wattage through the half the wires. But the dual core will draw less then the Quad. Without a Video card you should be ok on the wattage. Pull the board out and do the bench test don't skip ant steps> How to Bench Test Your System __________________ Power Supply and Selection