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04-11-2005, 11:22 PM
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Adapter for 20 pin ATX power plug to 24 pin
I just bought a new Intel socket 775 motherboard and processor. I got a surprise when i went to plug in the ATX power supply plug (the case is new also) and realised the motherboard has 4 more pins in the socket than the plug coming from the power supply. Can i get an adapter or do i need to get different power supply?
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04-11-2005, 11:38 PM
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Here's what you need
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...145-002&depa=0 If you don't go with this one, read what you are buying. There are cables to hook a 20pin board to a 24pin PSU as well as the cables to hook a 24pin board to a 20pin PSU. The link is to the later. Though logic would dictate that if you have a more power hungry system a new PSU might be the safer route just in case. If your system is more standard (not a ton of hard drives and not SLI or an Ultra or XT of the current vid cards) this should be good.
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04-12-2005, 12:13 AM
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Adapter not recommended unless the power supply is at least 450 watts and a quality brand, you should get a 24 pin power supply.
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04-12-2005, 01:35 AM
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Thanx guys.. much appreciated
 
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04-12-2005, 07:03 PM
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im facing the same problem
if i have just two opticals, an HD, and no vid card i should be ok with the adapter rihgt?
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04-12-2005, 11:46 PM
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Let's put it this way - the Intel roadies all use 520 watt Vantec power supplies with a 24 pin connector for all the booth show machines. Intel is adamant about the 450 watt requirement if you use an adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-473&depa=0 |
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