Old power supply -> New motherboard

Rooslin

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I'm building a budget computer for my sister and I planned on using the power supply in her old computer. But as I was installing the motherboard today I realized it only has a 4pin connector and the motherboard needs an 8pin.

Could I use the 4 pin from the power supply and then do a molex to 4pin atx?
 
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Not a good idea. If her motherboard needs an 8 pin CPU connector you are better off buying a new power supply with the proper connector.