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12-26-2006, 09:14 AM
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Atx 12v P4
HI all. Season greetings!
Having purchased an ATX P4 case and currently attempting a new build...what actually does the P4 Indicate.. is this describing that it has a 4 pin connector? Thanks! |
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12-26-2006, 09:25 AM
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I've always thought it meant Pentium 4 case - specifically designed to support the Pentium 4 and cool it well. I may be wrong, though.
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12-26-2006, 12:13 PM
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It's probably a case that has a power supply that can power a P4 system. If so, the PSU is probably not worth using.
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12-26-2006, 01:02 PM
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I was thinking the same thing . I do have a Gigabyte Mobo that supports AMD,so the PS/case musn't be compatible if P4 means Pentium 4..Anyway I was gonna rig this up ,,but now i dont know whether to take that risk.. The Mobo has a 20 + 4 pin connecter as does the PS in the case...If the P4 does mean Pentium 4, then i am gonna have to invest in new PS (twiddling thumbs)
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12-26-2006, 01:03 PM
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12-26-2006, 01:56 PM
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The PSU will work on an AMD machine as well.
What brand and model is the PSU? |
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12-26-2006, 02:27 PM
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Like flanzig1 said it WILL work, but it is NOT recommended because most power supplies that are labeled the way you are describing it to be are very poor quality - especially when included in most case/power supply bundles. My recommendation is to replace it with something else - but before we can recommend one what are your full system specifications?
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12-26-2006, 03:57 PM
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That is a hold over description from years ago. You'll notice the power supply has a small 2x2 square connection. This was first necessary with "new" Pentium 4 motherboards. So cases that included power supplies with this connector were dubbed "P4 Ready". Note that this connection is completely separate from the extra 4pins on the 20+4 main ATX power connection.
But, these days nearly all boards need that connector, whether it is an Intel or AMD system. Also, not very many cases come with good power supplies; Antec being an exception. So what case and power supply do you have? A link is helpful if you have one. 
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