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| Thread ID: 93224 | 2008-09-08 07:27:00 | 20pin PSU to 24pin motherboard | Mike (15) | Press F1 |
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| 703546 | 2008-09-08 07:27:00 | I *think* my PSU has 20 pin plug and my new motherboard has 24pin socket. The manual says I can plug a 20 pin plug into the socket, I'm just wondering how to align it (or will it only fit in one way?) I'll know for sure whether the PSU has 20 pins when I open the box on the weekend (or whenever the CPU arrives - its on backorder lol) Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 703547 | 2008-09-08 07:38:00 | If the mobo says it can run on an old 20 pin then yes it will my wifes comp is hooked up like that, the plug will still only go in one way round just don't force it look at the pins some have rounded corners that will tell you which way round it goes. | gary67 (56) | ||
| 703548 | 2008-09-08 07:42:00 | ok thanks gary, that's what I wanted to know. cheers, Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 703549 | 2008-09-09 01:38:00 | You can also buy 20 to 24-pin adaptors... | Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 703550 | 2008-09-09 01:42:00 | Some 20 pin power supplies do not have enough grunt, check with your new motherboard manual which may specify minimum requirements, [generally 400-W including 15A at 12V]. | PENTIUM (426) | ||
| 703551 | 2008-09-09 01:45:00 | Some 20 pin power supplies do not have enough grunt, check with your new motherboard manual which may specify minimum requirements, [generally 400-W including 15A at 12V]. Yep, and if the PSU is a dodgy brand, eg Hyena or Super Power, you should look at upgrading. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 703552 | 2008-09-09 02:52:00 | or will it only fit in one way? Yes. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 703553 | 2008-09-09 03:09:00 | I fits right down one end, not in the middle. If you look at the socket and plug shapes you'll soon work it out. As has already been pointed out, make sure the PSU 12v rail can supply at least 15 amps. |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 703554 | 2008-09-09 04:58:00 | As has already been pointed out, make sure the PSU 12v rail can supply at least 15 amps.Is there a way to find this out? Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 703555 | 2008-09-09 05:02:00 | Is there a way to find this out? Mike. It will tell you on the side of the PSU. |
wratterus (105) | ||
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