[SOLVED]Using VGA 8 pin for CPU

[Skyforge]

Hello guys i need some help, i bought a power supply for my computer and i f*** up i think. The power supply has a n 8 pin connector but it's for the VGA i think beacuse it doesn't fit in the 8 pin that the CPU needs, can i use it for my CPU or should i buy a new one.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Wht psu?

 

The cpu and pcie connectors won't work in the other type.

 

But basically any semi modern psu has a 8 pin for the cpu.

[Skyforge]

It's a Chieftec 500W Element ELP-500S 

[fordy_rounds]

Looked this up. It looks like this PSU only has a 4-pin for the CPU. DO NOT use the VGA 8-pin; it has a different pinout and will break your motherboard and possibly your CPU.

You can use the 4-pin for lower-end CPUs (i.e. Ryzen 3 or 5, or Core i3 or i5) as long as you don't overclock. Higher end CPUs, though, I wouldn't recommend it. And even for the lower-end CPUs, if you can, I recommend getting a better quality PSU.

Just look at your MB manual for how to plug the 4-pin cable into the 8-pin socket.

[Skyforge]

will it be enough for a i5 4670? non k

[Fasauceome]

5 minutes ago, Skyforge said:

will it be enough for a i5 4670? non k

Yes but generally it's not recommended to use a PSU that only has a 4 pin connector in something like a gaming PC. What are the planned specs of this PC? A pcpartpicker link helps a lot.

 

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[Skyforge]

4 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

Yes but generally it's not recommended to use a PSU that only has a 4 pin connector in something like a gaming PC. What are the planned specs of this PC? A pcpartpicker link helps a lot.

 

Also, be sure to use the quote button so that we get a notification

Oh thanks for the tips,
It will be an i5 4670
16gb DDR3 1600mhz
250gb ssd
Gainward 750Ti

[Fasauceome]

13 minutes ago, Skyforge said:

Oh thanks for the tips,
It will be an i5 4670
16gb DDR3 1600mhz
250gb ssd
Gainward 750Ti

Would be fine with a low end PSU, just consider getting a new model in the future, when you want to upgrade to something like an i7-4770 and RX 580 or something.

[Skyforge]

1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:

Would be fine with a low end PSU, just consider getting a new model in the future, when you want to upgrade to something like an i7-4770 and RX 580 or something.

okay thank you all for the help