I checked the manual for the PSU, because I thought that this was a pretty
recent unit.
The manual claims that it has *both* 4 pin and 8 pin 12V connectors. Is
there more than one model of the HX620? (The answer may be yes.)
"Fitz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have a Corsair HX620 power supply. I am upgrading my system and bought a
> ASUS Maximus II Formula motherboard. The power supply has a 4 pin EATX12V
> connector. The motherboard has an 8 pin connector, of which 4 are capped.
> The
> motherboard manual says:
>
> "Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V connector before connecting an
> 8 pin EPS +12V power plug."
>
> "Use only an 8-pin EPS 12V power plug for the EATX12V connector"
>
> So, the motherboard has 4 of the 8 pins capped, so that a 4 pin connector
> will
> fit, but then specifies to only use an 8 pin connector.
>
> Questions:
>
> Will the 4 pin work?
> If not, can I get an adapter from 4 to 8 pin (maybe from Corsair)?
> Or am I SOL and need to buy a new PS?
>
> Cross-posted "hardware.pc-homebuilt" and "hardware-homebuilt"
>
>
> Fitz
> --
> Your body is a temple boy,
> You ought to treat it well
> But you trash the place and rent it out
> Like it's some cheap motel - The Badlees
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