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Aera · Feb 04, 2008, 03:57 PM // 15:57

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?

Ultimate Flash · Feb 04, 2008, 04:12 PM // 16:12

What is your motherboard?

Manufacturer and model?

Zodiak · Feb 04, 2008, 04:24 PM // 16:24

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.

Aera · Feb 04, 2008, 05:25 PM // 17:25

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

Zodiak · Feb 04, 2008, 05:49 PM // 17:49

Simply post link to your PSU and motherboard

Aera · Feb 04, 2008, 06:29 PM // 18:29

Motherboard: ASRock 4CoreDual 1066 Pci-E / AGP DDR2
PSU: Chieftec 650 Watt Turbo Modular Powersupply CFT-650-14C

cebalrai · Feb 04, 2008, 07:35 PM // 19:35

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...

Aera · Feb 04, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18

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?

The Way Out · Feb 04, 2008, 08:59 PM // 20:59

You should be able to, however, does your motherboard also require a 12v four pin somewhere near the CPU?

Aera · Feb 04, 2008, 09:02 PM // 21:02

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.

The Way Out · Feb 04, 2008, 09:14 PM // 21:14

You are good to go then.