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Discussion in 'Power Supplies and UPS's' started by revler, Apr 13, 2006.

  1. revler

    revler Geek Trainee

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    I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but if I have a motherboard with a 24 pin power supply connector, and my power supply has a 20+4 pin connector, are they compatible?? Thank you for any help, :) !!
     
  2. Matt555

    Matt555 iMod

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    That depends, as older PSU's had a 20 Pin connector and a 4 Pin connector but the 20 Pin was used for motherboard power and the 4 Pin for CPU power. What Power supply is it?

    I'm thinking that 4 Pin connector isn't for the motherboard as if the PSU had a 4 pin connector for the motherboard it would also have another 4 Pin connector for the CPU power.
     
  3. revler

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  4. Matt555

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    When they describe the "20 + 4 pin Power Supply" I think they're reffering to the motherboard power connector as 4 pin CPU connectors are standard. I think you'll be okay, if not then adapters are available.
     
  5. sabashuali

    sabashuali Ani Ma'amin

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    Agressive.... woooooooo ;)

    How about using a 20 to 24 pin convertor?
     
  6. revler

    revler Geek Trainee

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    Thanx a lot you guys, i'll let you know how it goes, lol, have a graet day!!
     

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