ATX12V?

Noodles · 18 Nov 2006 at 14:43

Just tried upgrading my PC with a new socket 939 mobo and processor, but it won't power up. Looking at the instructions it would seem that i need an ATX12V connection from my power supply.

My power supply doesn't have an ATX12V 4-pin connector. Is this something new? Is it on all modern power supplies?

t31os · 18 Nov 2006 at 14:49

Yeah i think its on most if not all modern PSU's, should say in the specs.

Noodles · 18 Nov 2006 at 22:11

Cheers.

Thought I would need to buy a new PSU, but looks like I might be able to just get a connector to convert one of the connections to the 4-pin square.

http://www.neoseeker.com/Hardware/faqs/kb/12,17.html

Tetras · 18 Nov 2006 at 22:50

You can but tbh if your PSU is that old it doesn't have one I'd be concerned if it has enough power to be suitable for a modern rig, sorry if that sounds harsh but better than you checking after it goes pop

Noodles · 19 Nov 2006 at 09:21

Tetras said:
You can but tbh if your PSU is that old it doesn't have one I'd be concerned if it has enough power to be suitable for a modern rig, sorry if that sounds harsh but better than you checking after it goes pop

I don't think power is a concern. I have a 300w PSU and not running hugely draining components - AMD 3000+ Venice & a FX5200 graphics card (25 watts).