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Old 09-20-2005, 02:59 PM   #11
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Owch!! That's a lot of posting! Use the Edit function!!

1. You can buy an adaptor to convert 20 pin to 24 pin. The extra 4 pin plug you see on the picture is for providing power to the CPU if your motherboard requires it, and cannot be used as a substitute for your missing pins. This is, however, not advisable. Skt 939 boards and PCI-E graphics are power hungry - those extra 4 pins are there for a reason.

2.That power supply is very poor quality, and could ruin your entire system if it failed. Why take the chance? Purchase a good unit from a company such as Antec or Enermax.

3. You can purchase a quality unit without getting an SLI certified one. The only reason i suggested getting one now is that, when you come to use a second graphics card, you'll have to completely replace the unit.

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