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4pin cpu power connector instead of 8 pin

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Hello all.

I got a MSI A Pro Z370 MoBo and an i7 8700k now and i wanted to upgrade my System now. My problem is that my PSU just has a 4 pin CPU Power Connector but on my MoBo there is an 8 pin Connector. Would it work in general to power up my System until Shops open again the day after tomorrow or should i not try it?

Greets and Merry XMas

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There shouldn't be any problems. Just don't do intensive tasks and you should be okay. I would also see if you can disable some cores in the BIOS to reduce the risk of your system crashing.

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Thank you for the quick responses i will try my best with 4 pin

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I also have a 6 Pin PCIe Connector whats about that?

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7 minutes ago, Samboae said:

I also have a 6 Pin PCIe Connector whats about that?

Don't connect that that's for PCI devices like gpus

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you can run with a 4 pin just fine in an 8 pin socket, i wouldnt overclock though.

 

10 minutes ago, Samboae said:

I also have a 6 Pin PCIe Connector whats about that?

that would blow up your motherboard/psu if you plugged it in unless a fuse goes off first

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20 minutes ago, Samboae said:

I also have a 6 Pin PCIe Connector whats about that?

Don't do that. That can damage your Motherboard. Just use the 4-pin (Probaly also labeled with "CPU").

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Actually the 6 pin i can not use because i have no gpu but the argument with blowing up the psu/mobo is good tho ;)

Then i will connect it with the 4 pin.

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