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PowerSupply
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Can anyone tell what is the difference between a 20 pin and a 24 pin connector, I have a motherboard that has a 24 pin and my current powersupply is a 20, and when I plug it the motherboard does boot and work So why should I get a 24 pin powersupply ? -- Thank you in Advance Merci a l'Avance Martin |
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"Martin Racette" wrote in message .. .
Hi, Can anyone tell what is the difference between a 20 pin and a 24 pin connector, I have a motherboard that has a 24 pin and my current powersupply is a 20, and when I plug it the motherboard does boot and work So why should I get a 24 pin powersupply ? Because that's what your motherboard is spec'ed for. You could get an adapter cable. For example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812183045 -- Bob Day http://bobday.vze.com |
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"Martin Racette" wrote in message
.. . Can anyone tell what is the difference between a 20 pin and a 24 pin connector, http://www.pcpowercooling.com/support/docs/T51ATX.htm http://www.pcpowercooling.com/support/docs/T51SLI.htm I have a motherboard that has a 24 pin and my current powersupply is a 20, and when I plug it the motherboard does boot and work So why should I get a 24 pin powersupply ? Because it provides the correct amount of current carrying wires for your MB? |
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On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:30:56 -0400, "Martin Racette"
wrote: Hi, Can anyone tell what is the difference between a 20 pin and a 24 pin connector, I have a motherboard that has a 24 pin and my current powersupply is a 20, and when I plug it the motherboard does boot and work So why should I get a 24 pin powersupply ? The motherboards are deliberately set up to be able to still use 20 pin supply, since many parts combinations do not require enough current to need the additional 4 wires. The main issue is then how good the power supply is (entirely separate issue than whether 20 or 24 pin) and what the expected system load is. Various online power calculators (Google for them) should provide an estimate of amperage per each voltage rail. You can also take voltage readings at the board connector (while plugged in, running at full load) to determine if there is a problem, as well as feeling the wires for overheating. |
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On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:30:56 -0300, Martin Racette
wrote: Hi, Can anyone tell what is the difference between a 20 pin and a 24 pin connector, I have a motherboard that has a 24 pin and my current powersupply is a 20, and when I plug it the motherboard does boot and work So why should I get a 24 pin powersupply ? some supplies come with a connector that just has the extras snap off, but then you get that dangling useless 4 pin connector that wastes so much space. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ |
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