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07-13-2006, 01:36 AM
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Quick question - PSU
What is the difference between the PSU's on Newegg that are "24-pin" and "20 + 4 pin"? My mb has a 24-pin connector.
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07-13-2006, 03:47 AM
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24pin is a permanent 24pin connector, whereas the 20+4 pin can be 24pin for 24pin based mobo's or just remove the optional 4 pin for 20 pin systems.
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07-13-2006, 09:14 AM
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And a lot of the 20 + 4 models aren't up to the specs for ATX 2.0 needed for modern motherboards.
What specific motherboard are you planning on using? That will determine whuch PSU is appropriate.
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07-13-2006, 11:13 AM
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an Asus P5LD2 motherboard
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07-13-2006, 12:40 PM
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Ok. You are going to need an ATX 2.0 PSU.
Decent brands would include Antec, FSP, Sparkle, Enermax and a few others. Size depends on what other hardware you are using, in particular the video card. If you post a parts list someone can give you a more specific reccommendation.
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07-13-2006, 01:44 PM
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I had picked out a 350 watt Sparkle PSU that already had a 24 pin connector, but i had noticed the XClio 450 Watt 20+4 pin was cheaper, and I know both are reliable brands. This is a build list for a friend, not my own. I had put a Geforce 7600 GT video card on the list along with Sony DVDROM and DVDRW. I also put a Pentium D 3.0 GHz processor.
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07-13-2006, 02:21 PM
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I would go for the xclio.
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07-13-2006, 02:46 PM
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The XClio is probably the best PSU for the price. Fortron/Sparkles are excellent but I think I'd want a bit more than 350 watts for that rig.
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