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SwyfT
08-01-2008, 03:23 PM
Been a few years since i've had an IT class, and i'm building a computer for a bro. The main power connector is a 2x12pin ATX connector, but it says it supports 2x10 ATX, and my power supply came with a 2x10 ATX connector that has a snap-on 4 pin connector to make it a full 2x12ATX. Should I use the full 24pin ATX connection, or leave it with the 2x10?

Also there is a 4-pin ATX connector to the left of the CPU, if I use the full 24Pin connection then would I have to also use that plug-in?

His original Mobo wouldn't POST, so I want to make sure this one goes right.
aooga12
08-01-2008, 05:20 PM
lol i know a bit about motherboards but shit i couldn't help you there... tryyy..... some tech website with a forum, you should be able to get a better answer there, also, you might want to include a pic if you can. ( i was a lil confused)
h4z4rd
08-01-2008, 05:43 PM
Use the full 24 pin arrangement. Your PSU has a 20+4pin power connector, meaning it will support the newer 24 pin standard along with the older 20 pin standard. Just attach the extra 4 pins to the side of the main power connector. I'm not sure why the motherboard says it supports 20 pin when it's really a 24 pin...usually if you attach a 20 pin PSU to a 24 pin motherboard it can damage it.

Also the other 4 pin connector you're talking about is called a P4 power connector. It directly feeds more power to the processor. You need to have that plugged in as well. It is different from that other 4 pin connector used to connect to the main power connector. So in total you would need the 20 pin + 4 pin for the main power, then an additional 4 pin P4 connector to connect to the processor. If your PSU doesn't have one of those P4 connectors you can get an adapter like this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200084). Hope this helps.
Jonathan
08-01-2008, 08:54 PM
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08-01-2008, 09:13 PM
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08-01-2008, 09:22 PM
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h4z4rd
08-01-2008, 09:37 PM
Lol I knew Hazard would know the answer to this one... How the fuck do you know so much about computers?

Hehe, i'm a computer technician among other things.
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08-01-2008, 09:44 PM
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08-01-2008, 10:02 PM
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08-02-2008, 02:56 AM
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