20-pin PSU connector to 24-pin mobo possible?

[cadlewv]

Hello. I am buying a new mobo and cpu. Of course I want to use all of the parts I currently have, including my FSP PSU (20-pin). I would like to get a mobo that has at least 1 pci-express slot, but all of the mobos that have one have 24-pin connectors. Is there an adapter, or a way to use my current 20-pin PSU with a 24-pin mobo?

Also, a little advice on which mobo/cpu (possible combo) to buy. I'd like a mobo with at least 1 pci-express, at least 2 sata ports (but still have pata), and a 4/8X AGP slot to accommodate my current graphics adapter. For a processor, I'd like to at least break the 2.0 GHz barrier. I am interested only in AMDs (Athlon/Sempron). And, I'd like to accomplish this for less than $150.00. Any ideas? Brands? Where to buy (NewEgg?)?

Thanks.

[mdehart]

Originally Posted by cadlewv Hello. I am buying a new mobo and cpu. Of course I want to use all of the parts I currently have, including my FSP PSU (20-pin). I would like to get a mobo that has at least 1 pci-express slot, but all of the mobos that have one have 24-pin connectors. Is there an adapter, or a way to use my current 20-pin PSU with a 24-pin mobo? Also, a little advice on which mobo/cpu (possible combo) to buy. I'd like a mobo with at least 1 pci-express, at least 2 sata ports (but still have pata), and a 4/8X AGP slot to accommodate my current graphics adapter. For a processor, I'd like to at least break the 2.0 GHz barrier. I am interested only in AMDs (Athlon/Sempron). And, I'd like to accomplish this for less than $150.00. Any ideas? Brands? Where to buy (NewEgg?)? Thanks.

you cant use a agp and 2 pci express on the same mobo but you can use the agp and 1 pci express .

yes you can get a adapter for the psu with 20 pins and the mobo and cpu you can get

here you go mobo ASRock 939Dual-SATA2 Socket 939 ULi M1695 ATX AMD Motherboard $67.99
cpu AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 2000MHz HT 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor
$135.00
total is $ 209.66 sorry little over 150.00 best I can get it

where go I like newegg

[freakitchen]

I would seriously advise against using a 20 to 24 pin PSU adaptor. Although FSP make quality units, those extra 4 pins are there for a reason on PCI-Express boards. A 450w or more ATX2 Power Supply comes highly recommended for PCI-E systems.

There really aren't any quality motherboards that have both a PCI-E and AGP slot; the one that mdehart refers to is the best of a poor bunch. If you can't afford a PCI-E card now, then I'd recommend purchasing a quality motherboard with on-board video, and a PCI-E slot for when you can upgrade, such as this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131571

The AMD Athlon 64 3000+ is the cheapest socket 939 processor at present.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103537

FK

[mdehart]

Originally Posted by Freakitchen I would seriously advise against using a 20 to 24 pin PSU adaptor. Although FSP make quality units, those extra 4 pins are there for a reason on PCI-Express boards. A 450w or more ATX2 Power Supply comes highly recommended for PCI-E systems. There really aren't any quality motherboards that have both a PCI-E and AGP slot; the one that mdehart refers to is the best of a poor bunch. If you can't afford a PCI-E card now, then I'd recommend purchasing a quality motherboard with on-board video, and a PCI-E slot for when you can upgrade, such as this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131571 The AMD Athlon 64 3000+ is the cheapest socket 939 processor at present. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103537 FK

I will go with what Freakitchen refers you to do

[glc]

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=159821

Which thread do you want closed? This one or that one? (recommendation is to save some more money, you need to upgrade more than just the CPU and motherboard to avoid another dead end).

[glc]

Closing this one, as you have asked another question in the other one.