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07-25-2007, 04:14 PM
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Hi Gang
Say you have a good 400w power supply, and it has a 20 pin connector, and the MOBO you want to use it on has a 24 pin connection. Is there a way of doing this.? Like a adapter piece.? Or is it even advisable to do this. Or just get a power supply that has the 24 pin connector.? Thanx........Gunny |
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07-25-2007, 04:56 PM
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You CAN get adaptors that convert 20 pins to 24 pins, though I'd normally not advise using one. ATX 2 compliance is more than just the pins, it's the number of amps on the rails inside the unit, and obviously, using a converter doesn't alter these.
What is the exact model of your 400w, and what are the specs of the system you want to install it in?
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07-25-2007, 05:01 PM
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The power supply is a Aspire ATX switching Mod # ATX-AS500W, and the board is a Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI Pro. Thanx........Gunny |
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07-25-2007, 05:05 PM
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'fraid thats a resounding 'no' on principle then....aspire units are NOT good quality. Definitely suggest you go for a quality ATX2 unit....exactly what wattage would depend on your video card.
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07-25-2007, 05:09 PM
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Ok great that is all I need to know. I appreciate the info. Better asking before you proceed, then after. ha ha ha Thanx and take care....Gunny |
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