PSU ATX cable / Motherboard ... wtf?

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04 Feb 2008 at 15:57 - 1
Yeah...this is probably a stupid question...


I've just bought a 650W PSU for the PC I'm building. The ATX Power cable has 12x2 pins, the motherboard only 10x2. My guess would be I'd need another motherboard ( I need a 650W PSU for the videocard ).

Or, would it be safe to just plug it in anyway?

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04 Feb 2008 at 16:12 - 2
What is your motherboard?

Manufacturer and model?

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04 Feb 2008 at 16:24 - 3
I guess your talking about the motherboard's power connector.

Some motherboards use a 20 pin connector and some use a 24 pin connector. Most of the time you'll get on the newer power supplies a 20+4 pin connector, two connectors for the power, depending on your motherboard's needs.

Now if yours is a solid 24pin connector and you plug it in a 20 pin, aslong as its plugged in the right direction, I dont think there should be a problem. It's basically the same principle as if you had a 20+4 pin connector and dont use the 4 pin connector.

Would just like someone to back up my comments to make sure they are accurate.

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04 Feb 2008 at 17:25 - 4
I have one solid 24 pin connector, and one 4 pin connector as well. The 4 pin connector can easily be connected, I can also attach the 24 pin connector to my 20 pin motherboard, but I'm just wondering whether it's safe or not.

Thanks for the help so far

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04 Feb 2008 at 17:49 - 5
Simply post link to your PSU and motherboard

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04 Feb 2008 at 18:29 - 6
Motherboard: ASRock 4CoreDual 1066 Pci-E / AGP DDR2
PSU: Chieftec 650 Watt Turbo Modular Powersupply CFT-650-14C

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04 Feb 2008 at 19:35 - 7
Many power cables have a little section on the head you can snap off to make it 10X2. See if yours has a little joint or something...

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04 Feb 2008 at 20:18 - 8
Quote:
Originally Posted by cebalrai
Many power cables have a little section on the head you can snap off to make it 10X2. See if yours has a little joint or something...
Haha nice one, I have indeed been able to snap it off to make it 10x2.

Can I just leave the loose 2x2 hanging there?

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04 Feb 2008 at 20:59 - 9
You should be able to, however, does your motherboard also require a 12v four pin somewhere near the CPU?

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04 Feb 2008 at 21:02 - 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Way Out
You should be able to, however, does your motherboard also require a 12v four pin somewhere near the CPU?
Yes it does, I've already plugged that one in. It should all be ok now.

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04 Feb 2008 at 21:14 - 11
You are good to go then.