8-pin plugs on PSUs

[K404]

I`ve never noticed this before, but on some PSUs there is NO 4-pin connector for the mobo, but theres an 8-pin one instead. Can this 8-pin be used with a home-made adaptor to make a 4-pin plug, or are PSUs with this 8-pin plug not compatable with NF3/4 boards?

Thanks a lot,

Kenny

 

[maverik-sg1]

Mostly they come backwards compatable - that is to say (like with my PCP&P) they come supplied with an 8pin-4pin adaptor.

Cheers

The Coach

 

[K404]

That would be a fat "yes" then! Thanks Mav!!

 

[K404]

Does anyone have a pin-map of an 8-pin to 4-pin adapter? I got a new PSU that only has the 8-pin plug, and I need a 4-pin ATX one for my mobo

Thanks!

Kenny

 

[imported_mrbios]

im in same boat mate, have an enermax 660w supply with the 8pin power, cant use it though so im stuck on my old non atx 2 supply for now, i need a solution for this tbh

 

[K404]

Hey BIOS...I know that the 8-pin plugs can be adapted to 4-pin...I got a picture, but I need to know if 4 pins are left open or if its 2-pins to one for the conversion By the looks, the 8-pin plug has 4x12V pins and 4xGND so I could guess the adapter...but theres too much money riding on that

Kenny

I`m hoping to have this sorted by the end of the day Will let you know how I get on.

 

[K404]

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/9356/mradapter9ez.jpg

Cha`ching!

Off to Maplin for the plugs and pins

 

[imported_mrbios]

NICE ONE i could hug you now

 

[K404]

Ur welcome Back from maplin, working on it now. Will post piccies and try to film the smoke that comes off the PSU when I inevitably screw it up



Kenny

 

[K404]

Before I go on... the wire colours of my PCP+C are weird... they dont match the pattern of the plug I`ve got posted above, or the colours listed on the PCP+C site.... i`ve emailed PCP+C, waiting for the reply. BIOS...please check your plug before you try it

Kenny

DONE.... The plug is made...now to test it...Any mistakes= dead computer= very poor and upset Kenny.