Getting a New PSU *advice*

[Jasonx82]

Im getting a new PSU, but I'm wondering will getting a PSU with EPS 12V 8-pin connector prolong the life of the PSU? Are future motherboards gonna take advantage of the 8pin 12v connector?

Thanx in Advance..

 

[jonnyGURU]

Current motherboards already do use the 8-pin EPS!

And like two PCI-e connectors, "cheaper" power supplies tend not to have an 8-pin EPS. So it's at the very least a good sign of decent quality.

 

[Jasonx82]

Current motherboards already do use the 8-pin EPS!

And like two PCI-e connectors, "cheaper" power supplies tend not to have an 8-pin EPS. So it's at the very least a good sign of decent quality.

Cool I'll go with the 8 pin, but Can I use the 8pin psu in a 4 pin mobo? Or will i have to get a converter of some sort?

Thanx again for the quick response

 

[dBTelos]

Just wondering, what is wrong with your PC P&C PSU?

 

[Jasonx82]

Just wondering, what is wrong with your PC P&C PSU?

nothing, just getting another for a another pc

 

[dBTelos]

nothing, just getting another for a another pc

Ah, ok.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Cool I'll go with the 8 pin, but Can I use the 8pin psu in a 4 pin mobo? Or will i have to get a converter of some sort?

Thanx again for the quick response

Most PSU's that have an 8-pin also have a 4-pin or has an 8-pin that splits into two so it can be used in a board with a 4-pin connector.