[nemahsys]

Hi there.

I just built a new rig and I have a question about how my psu connects to my mother board.

specs:
i5 2500k
asus p8p67 le
asus gtx 460
8gb ripjaw 1600
500gb seagate barracuda
sparkle power inc psu spi600gln 600W
windows 7 home premium 64bit

So the problem I encounted was that my mobo has an 8-pin eatx power port but my psu's connectors are 4 pins. Should I have both 4 pin connectors plugged in to fill all 8 holes or just put 1 4 pin connector into the right or left side of the 8-pin port.

I currently have just one 4 pin in the right side of the port and it's working but I'm concerned t might not be getting all the available power?

ty in advance for any help.

-nem

 

[nemahsys]

figured it out. the 2 4 pins are actually 1 4+4 pin 12 v connector thats designed for an 8 pin port

 

[Tyree]

Glad you got it figured out but I would strongly suggest you replace that PSU with a good quality unit to avoid damage to your expensive new hardware.

XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W $89: Newegg.com - XFX P1-650X-CAH9 650W ATX12V v2.2 / ESP12V v2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX $90: Newegg.com - CORSAIR Enthusiast Series CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply

 

[greenbrucelee]

The advice by Tyree is solid. If you intend you have a good computer then you must have a good power supply and Sparkle are not good.

 

[nemahsys]

Thanks for the advice guys.

I just picked up this:Antec High Current Gamer 620W 48A 24PIN ATX12V V2.3 Active PFC 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply 135mm Fan. - NCIX.com - Buy Antec High Current Gamer 620W 48A 24PIN ATX12V V2.3 Active PFC 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply 135mm Fan - Antec - HCG-620 - in Canada

It's quite a bit nicer than what I was using and I got it on sale I'm pretty sure its adequate for my system.

 

[greenbrucelee]

you should be using a 650w as suggested and antec are not quality anymore they were about 3 or 4 years ago though.

 

[Tyree]

Due to Antec's history of unreliability I can not suggest any of their PSU's but the info I find says that particular Antec is made by SeaSonic so it "might" be OK.