CPU +12V Connector Issue

[ShaunB-91]

Hi everyone,

Okay so this week I bought the Corsair AX860 PSU, but the 8-Pin connector doesn't fit the 8-Pin socket on my Gigabyte G1. Sniper M5, the left side (when split as a 4 + 4 pin) is the issue. The cable fits fine if you insert the PSU end first, but you can't connect the CPU end to the PSU, since there are two clips, the PSU only let's one insert to secure the cable.

Is this a moulding issue or do I need a different cable? The left side of the cable in the pic is the issue.

Any help appreciated, cheers.

[xox]

The non-split end goes into the PSU and the split one goes into the motherboard.

[ShaunB-91]

Cheers but already know that bit. The problem is half the split end doesn't match up to the board.

[sof006]

Odd.... could be a stupid question but are you sure you're plugging the pins in the right way. Clip facing the direction where it can clip onto the socket on your board?

[ShaunB-91]

Positive mate. Clips at the top. I'm really baffled by it, keep thinking I'm being stupid and missing something. Don't know what to do. I take it every cable is the same? You actually get two with the PSU, but both are the same.

[xox]

Looked on Google Images, the pin layout is one square plug, and that must then be opposite to a plug with two corners lopped off it. (that is what it's like on the motherboard. 

 

Find a connector in the bundle of cables which has the connectors like this:

[MrSuperb]

It should fit, just give it a little push

[ShaunB-91]

Lol can't push it. The pattern of squares and the more rounded edge don't match. I'll look in the box but this cable has CPU printed on it...

[R4STABAN]

The bit with two clips goes in the CPU 8pin port and the single clip goes into the psu.

 

The moldings you have there are the same as my cable here

[ShaunB-91]

Okay so they do fit in the socket BUT 4 of the pins don't match the shape of the board...will this cause damage?

 

I need king Linus' help. Nobody seems to know on here or OC3D, really need to know because I don't want to damage my rig when I power it up.