Is the 4-pin PSU connector required? (Corsair PSU)

JacobDottin · Sep 25, 2013

I have MSI 760gm-p34 Motherboard
and I bought a Corsair 500w CX PSU
and the PSU doesn't have the 4 PIN connector to go into my motherboard.
Is this required?
Thanks.

nukemaster · Sep 25, 2013

It should have a connector mot likely called cpu that is 8 pin. This 8 pin connector should be able to split into 2 x 4 pin connectors. One of those 4 pins is what you need.

And yes the 4 pin is NEEDED for the board to work as it powers the cpu.

quilciri · Sep 25, 2013

The 8-pin motherboard connector on you PSU splits into 2 4 pins, either of which is suitable. You must have a power cable running to the 4 pin on the motherboard.

burdenbound · Sep 25, 2013

It is necessary and that PSU should come with the connector, it may be a 4+4pin plug because some motherboards have an 8 pin CPU connector. If your PSU doesn't have that connection then some one at the factory messed up and you need to send it back.

geofelt · Sep 25, 2013

Yes, you need to plug in a 4 pin cpu connector.
Your psu has a 4+4 cpu connector. You just plug in one half.

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