Need a new PSU

Apokalipse · 02-12-2007, 03:29 AM

I got a new motherboard, CPU and RAM today. the problem is, the new motherboard uses an 8 pin power connector (in addition to the 24 pin ATX connector). My current power supply only has a 4 pin power connector.

I can get an adapter from a molex connector, however I also want to be able to use the current Sempron system (got it running with the AGP motherboard, and DDR1 RAM), mainly for folding.

I don't want to spend over AU$200, but I do want a good quality power supply; I would prefer a modular one.

Right now, I'm looking at the Hiper 580W. it costs about $185, which is about the most I want to spend. Does anybody know if it has an 8 pin power connector?
and if not, can you get one for it? (one that goes directly to the PSU, not a molex adapter)

Also, what other PSU's do you think are worth looking at?

the sites I normally use to get parts from are www.staticice.com.au (price search engine) or www.msy.com.au (they normally have really good prices)

turtile · 02-12-2007, 06:24 AM

I don't think it comes with an EPS 12v (8-pin) connection unless there are different versions of it.

Look into the corsair hx 520w.

But you should be fine only using the 4 pin in the 8 pin connection.

02-12-2007, 03:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
Apokalipse Multicellular Eukaryote Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 12,757	Need a new PSU I got a new motherboard, CPU and RAM today. the problem is, the new motherboard uses an 8 pin power connector (in addition to the 24 pin ATX connector). My current power supply only has a 4 pin power connector. I can get an adapter from a molex connector, however I also want to be able to use the current Sempron system (got it running with the AGP motherboard, and DDR1 RAM), mainly for folding. I don't want to spend over AU$200, but I do want a good quality power supply; I would prefer a modular one. Right now, I'm looking at the Hiper 580W. it costs about $185, which is about the most I want to spend. Does anybody know if it has an 8 pin power connector? and if not, can you get one for it? (one that goes directly to the PSU, not a molex adapter) Also, what other PSU's do you think are worth looking at? the sites I normally use to get parts from are www.staticice.com.au (price search engine) or www.msy.com.au (they normally have really good prices) __________________ 1 + 1 = 3 if you define 3 as a result of 1 + 1

02-12-2007, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
turtile Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,449	I don't think it comes with an EPS 12v (8-pin) connection unless there are different versions of it. Look into the corsair hx 520w. But you should be fine only using the 4 pin in the 8 pin connection. __________________ Intel Prescott 3.0 Socket 478 40x2 RAID 0 Maxtor + 40GB & 120GB 160GB Seagate in Vantec NexStar 3 Enclosure ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe LG DVD-ROM NEC DVD-RW DL 1GB Corsair PC3200 GeForce 5700 256MB DDR

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