Build in progress i need help

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 15:40

hi guys, got my components through today and began my first build but i need a bit of help. The atx lead in the pic below is it meant to be plugged in and are both meant to be plugged in if so.... the other plug has a different layout compared to its socket if u get what i mean :S like square/oval... but its all ovals.

Saltank · 30 May 2009 at 15:56

Doesn't seem like it's the right cable

It should be continuous.

but I do know some PSU's don't have the cable and/or don't need it for the motherboard, hopefully someone who knows this problem will reply soon..

I think it's the 4+4 Pin EPS/ATX12V cable

You should check the motherboard guide for the ASUS p6t and see if they need both of them to be plugged in or not...

shadowake · 30 May 2009 at 16:08

I think you need an 8 pin ATX but I think it will still run with four pin, someone will correct me if I'm wrong im sure!

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 16:22

:S how come the corsair psu i got has 2 diff plugs :S hope osmeone can help or if it will be fine with one plug connected

RJC · 30 May 2009 at 16:27

They both should fit in there, just checked the Corsair website and the only other cable is 6 + 2 for PCI-E gpu's :confused:

wupwup · 30 May 2009 at 16:29

could you possibly post a pic of the cable ends from the psu@? cheers and good luck

shadowake · 30 May 2009 at 16:30

RJC said:
They both should fit in there, just checked the Corsair website and the only other cable is 6 + 2 for PCI-E gpu's

Check the one thats in already isn't in the wrong one.

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 16:37

ill see if i can get a close up of the plug and ull see what i mean by where it isnt the same as the other

RJC · 30 May 2009 at 16:40

Daft question: Have you tried plugging the plug in

Mattus · 30 May 2009 at 16:40

My Corsair HX520 has a 4-pin plug and an 8-pin plug, but maybe the TX series is different.

It should boot with just the 4 pins connected, but connecting the other 4 will make the power supply to the CPU more robust, especially if you're clocking it.

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 16:43

its hard to see as im using my phone for the pics. But that lead has 4 oval holes. where as teh other had 2 oval and 2 square. and both plugs on the board have 2 square and 2 oval, if u understand me. Im not that great with computer talk

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 17:47

Anyone ??? will be ifne with one connected right as other dont??????

Mattus · 30 May 2009 at 18:01

woozor said:
Anyone ??? will be ifne with one connected right as other dont??????

Like I said, it will work, but possibly be less stable than with 8 pins connected.

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 18:14

i rly dont know why the corsair hasnt got identical pins. Baffling.

lynchy6789 · 30 May 2009 at 18:26

Is the other one the same? I had 2 x 4pins for CPU and i just pushed both of them in and had no problems since.

Saltank · 30 May 2009 at 18:51

If you take a look at this link, it shows the other socket sealed. I think you don't need it, as I said, check your manual. The full socket may be for older ATX specification?

Also: http://www.motherboards.org/articles/guides/1487_4.html

woozor · 30 May 2009 at 18:54

yup it was sealed but i just thought u was meant to run both.

And lynchy, both of the cables are not the same layout.