1.3, 2.0, 2.2 PSUs?

BigMike · 5 Oct 2007 at 15:15

Hi all, so this is my crap old PSU, and it says its an ATX 1.3 PSU.

And this is my mobo.

So my question is this, if I buy a new ATX 2.0 or 2.2 PSU, will it work with my motherboard, or do I have to stick to ATX 1.3 PSUs?

I'm bloody confused.

hp7909 · 5 Oct 2007 at 15:25

Fully compatible (& most ATX 2.x PSU are backwards compatible anyway). Your mobo has 24-pin EATX power connector, a ATX 2.x feature so suprised PSU is ATX 1.3 unless a 20>24-pin adapter in place :confused:

Recommend either Enermax, Corsair, Seasonic (also make the latter), Tagan, PC Power & Cooling, OCZ

BigMike · 5 Oct 2007 at 15:34

Ah well that clears a lot up for me, thanks a lot for the reply, much appreciated!

BigMike · 5 Oct 2007 at 15:47

Just had a look on my mobo, it is an EATX power port, but the cable going into it says 20+4P on the side. Doesn't look like any adapter is in place.

mattyrigby00 · 5 Oct 2007 at 15:52

will be fully compatible

BigMike · 5 Oct 2007 at 16:04

Alright, thanks for the help.

Can anyone recommend a decent budget PSU? 400W should do it, and ideally enough power on the 12v rail to power my 8600GT.

BigMike · 5 Oct 2007 at 16:59

Bought this

Hope it all goes well