Connectors play a crucial role in transferring data from hardware to hardware. There are 2 pin connectors, 4 pin connectors, 8 pin connectors, and so on. You should use the same kind of connector (4 pins to 4 pins, 8 pins to 8 pins) between two power supplies; there are ways to connect them with different pin numbers although it may not be ideal. The 4 pin connectors are the old ones that are replaced by the 8 pins but many try to use their older power connector in the brand new 8 pins GPU. The question is- can you do it? We will look for the answer in this article.
Is It Possible to Use 2 4 Pin to 8 Pin GPU?
The 4 pin connector is actually for the CPU in the motherboard. Hence, you should not directly use 2 x 4 pin to 8 pin GPU (Graphical Processing Unit). Even if the arrangement works, it will not give you the kind of output you would like.
Ideally, you should buy a new power source with the 8 pin connector rather than having to use the old 4 pin connector to 8 pin GPU. But we do not live in an ideal world, do we? You may have budgetary constraints and you would want to use the old two 4 pin connectors to do the job. You can do it with the use of an adapter that has 8 pin connectors. Make sure that you are using more power, over 100 V to get a good effect.
Molex adapter can connect to 8 pin GPU by splitting 2 4 pins into 6 + 2 pins combo. However, if you can afford it, I would recommend getting a new power source with 8 pins because the graphical output is very sensitive and you should have proper peripherals to get out the best of the graphics card.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use 4 4 Pin for 8 Pin GPU?
Yes, you can use 4 4-pin for an 8-pin GPU. It is because you can get the same amount of power as 8-pin connectors from the 4 4-pin connectors. But the connectors must need to fit properly in the graphics card connector slot in that case.
Can You Put a 4 Pin Into an 8 Pin?
Yes, you can use the 4-pin connector into the 8-pin connector if your motherboard supports 8-pin. But if the maximum connector supported by your motherboard is 4-pin, then you can’t use a more-pin connector than that. This means you can’t use an 8-pin connector into a 4-pin connector slot.
Does GPU Need All 8 Pins?
No, GPU doesn’t need all the 8 pins, you can use only 4 pins to the connector port to connect the GPU. However, it is always recommended to use all 8 pins to get the best and full performance of the GPU.
Conclusion
Yes, you can use 2 4 pins to 8 pin GPU especially if there is no way to afford a new 8 pin PSU (Power Supply Unit). Use an adapter and it will do an okay kind of job. Hopefully, you got the answer. Have a nice day!
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