PSU Converter

afidelino · 07-04-2005, 01:41 PM

Does anyone know where i can get a converter of 20pin PSU to 24 pin PSU, and any idea of the price???

Waffle · 07-04-2005, 12:48 PM

http://www.casetech.co.uk/product.ph...295&bestseller

4 quid.

afidelino · 07-04-2005, 02:29 PM

tnx waffle, am i goin to have any problem with this??? should i just buy a new PSU with 24 pins??? coz i've seen a feedback for this.

Waffle · 07-04-2005, 02:40 PM

Hm..

if it were me, i'd say its only four quid so if it works, then you save yourself buying a new PSU. if it doesn't then at least you tried.

Google "Convert a 20pin to 24"... thats what I did and it came up with loads of results.

ninja fetus · 07-04-2005, 10:31 PM

if your going from a lower number of pins to higher, usually doesn't work too well. Especially with a power supply, which is VERY key component in either working or not. I would find a thermaltake power supply as they are very good, and resonably priced. If no thermaltakes are 24pin, Look around for some major brands

afidelino · 08-04-2005, 02:19 AM

thanks for the suggestions, i tried using my 20pin PSU onto my new mobo(24 pinner) without any converter and it worked, i also tried playing some high resolution games such as CS:Source and its still fine. Meaning my PSU is giving enough power to all my components. I'll continue using this for now, until my new TAGAN 480 arrives

Big B · 08-04-2005, 07:15 AM

The purpose of the 24-pin ATX connector is to even out the juice distribution. With rigs requiring more from the power supply, some lines are getting taxed more. The other thing to look at is the Amps. I've been hanging out at DFI Street, so this might be a bit skewed, but, you definitely want a good PSU these days---which is something we've been noticing for awhile. From what I hear, the Tagan's aren't bad.

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afidelino Geek Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 80 Status: Offline	PSU Converter Does anyone know where i can get a converter of 20pin PSU to 24 pin PSU, and any idea of the price???

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,640 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	The purpose of the 24-pin ATX connector is to even out the juice distribution. With rigs requiring more from the power supply, some lines are getting taxed more. The other thing to look at is the Amps. I've been hanging out at DFI Street, so this might be a bit skewed, but, you definitely want a good PSU these days---which is something we've been noticing for awhile. From what I hear, the Tagan's aren't bad. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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Waffle Alpha Geek Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 20 Male Posts: 2,270 Times Helpful: 51 My Mood: Angelic Status: Offline My Computer	http://www.casetech.co.uk/product.ph...295&bestseller 4 quid.

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Waffle Alpha Geek Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 20 Male Posts: 2,270 Times Helpful: 51 My Mood: Angelic Status: Offline My Computer	Hm.. if it were me, i'd say its only four quid so if it works, then you save yourself buying a new PSU. if it doesn't then at least you tried. Google "Convert a 20pin to 24"... thats what I did and it came up with loads of results.

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ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 3,525 Times Helpful: 70 Status: Offline My Computer	if your going from a lower number of pins to higher, usually doesn't work too well. Especially with a power supply, which is VERY key component in either working or not. I would find a thermaltake power supply as they are very good, and resonably priced. If no thermaltakes are 24pin, Look around for some major brands

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afidelino Geek Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 80 Status: Offline	thanks for the suggestions, i tried using my 20pin PSU onto my new mobo(24 pinner) without any converter and it worked, i also tried playing some high resolution games such as CS:Source and its still fine. Meaning my PSU is giving enough power to all my components. I'll continue using this for now, until my new TAGAN 480 arrives

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