corsair 430w non modular psu 8 pin connector problem?

skyhawk65 · Mar 26, 2014

im having a huge problem. I bought a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=COzw1MiQsb0CFbTm7AodLwoAOA&Item=N82E16817139026&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817139026&ef_id=UwlImQAAACNHbKxu:20140326212018:s

and it says 1x8 cpu connector is it splitable to 4x4? the motherboard I have only has a 4 pin cpu connector do I need to return and get a new one or no?

thank you i need replies super fast as im building this now

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 26, 2014

Split it :

geofelt · Mar 26, 2014

You can plug in half of an 8 pin eps cpu connector into a 4 pin cpu socket.
Examine the pins and sockets carefully to see which side matches up.

skyhawk65 · Mar 26, 2014

ok but on my motherboard there are things blocking it to push down fully.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 26, 2014

What's blocking it , the clip should slide over the tab.

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 26, 2014

geofelt · Mar 26, 2014

skyhawk65 :

Exactly what is your motherboard?
The eps lead will have a retention clip which needs to be on the side of the motherboard socket that has a ridge.