8 pin cpu power connector problem , psu recommendation and psu advise ( uprading my old pc )

Renzel Hirt · Apr 10, 2014

hi i currently upgrading my old pc heres the specs

Intel core 2 duo 2.8 ghz
4 gb ddr2 800 mhz
1 tb hdd wd blue
hd 7770 1 gb ghz edittion
500 watts hunkey psu

im planning to replace the BOARD, RAM AND CPU

AMD Kaveri A10-7700k
Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3
Corsair Vengeance 8GB Single 1600 CL9

PROBLEM : My old psu dont have 8 pin cpu power connector , i noticed that the board required an 8 pin 4 the cpu i check the psu i notice that the psu have a 2 pcs of 4 pin cpu power connector with labeled "P4" and the other one is just plain connector maybe for amd processor .. this is the picture

or maybe i can combined this two 4 pin to make it 8 pin for my new motherboard ????

and

thanks badly needed your help because im short in budget right now i cant afford a new psu....

unknownofprob · Apr 10, 2014

Normally a single 4 pin in the CPU 8 pin slot is enough, if you don't OC that is.

The components you listed are all compatible and are good choices for components, though why are you getting an APU CPU if you have a 7770, your better off getting a FX 6300 6 core CPU socket AM3+ and a ASRock 990FX Pro3.

Later on please upgrade that PSU as it is not a very good PSU, but for now it should be ok.

Renzel Hirt · Apr 10, 2014

@unknownofprob hi there i update the parts and i consider your suggest

AMD Vishera FX-6300 3.50GHz
ASRock 990FX Extreme3
Corsair Vengeance 8GB Single 1600 CL9

this is what i will get can you recommend a psu?? i will just overclock a bit may bee 4.0 ghz 0r 4.2 using my old T2 BLIZZARD CPU COOLER

unknownofprob · Apr 10, 2014

A corsair CX 600 Is a great PSU for the price and has a 600w output.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028

That'll support all the parts you have and is the same size as your old PSU, which is ATX standard, like most others.

+That CPU cooler should be fine at OC'ing the FX 6300 to 4.2Ghz, so your set.

Renzel Hirt · Apr 10, 2014

you said 1 pin is enough? but i will oc ? is that ok ??

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 10, 2014

you said 1 pin is enough? but i will oc ? is that ok ?? < No , I wouldn't overclock with a CX600 , they are cheap and have poor capacitors.

Renzel Hirt · Apr 10, 2014

nope i was referring to my old psu "huntkey 500 watts" is it ok i use? 2 pin so i can overclock a bit?

or better get a decent psu then overclock my system

unknownofprob · Apr 10, 2014

You can get something like this;
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Molex-To-8-PIN-Adapter/dp/B002CTXNMY/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

unknownofprob · Apr 10, 2014

yes the CX600 I mentioned was not a PSU recommended to OC with, a Corsair TX series PSU would be but you will have to pay a lot more for that.

Renzel Hirt · Apr 11, 2014

unknownofprob :

ahh ok i will not overclock for now.. can i use the two 4 pin??? for cpu power?

unknownofprob · Apr 11, 2014

yes, you need a dual 4 pin to 8 pin converter.

Renzel Hirt · Apr 11, 2014

unknownofprob :

ahh ok tnx for the advise
!!

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