Newbie Build Question

noob · 24 Feb 2006 at 08:54

First time building a PC.

I've plugged in the smaller power connector but I've haven't got a power connector which fits the larger plug at the bottom of the motherboard indicated on the picture. Do I need it? Or have I bought the wrong case?

I've got this case (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_copy_of_Arctic_Cooling.html) And an Asus A8N5X nForce4 (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard

ACPCUP · 24 Feb 2006 at 09:00

You mean you haven't got the 24 pin connector? If so you can get an adapter that plugs into your existing 20pin connector which ends in a 24 pin plug. If you can't get one of those you will have to buy a PSU with a 24 pin ATX connector.

vanandjuanunited · 24 Feb 2006 at 09:01

20 pin connector can still be used. Try before buying a new psu.

noob · 24 Feb 2006 at 09:09

ACPCUP said:
You mean you haven't got the 24 pin connector? If so you can get an adapter that plugs into your existing 20pin connector which ends in a 24 pin plug. If you can't get one of those you will have to buy a PSU with a 24 pin ATX connector.

Cheers, will try my local PC shop later or try William's suggestion.

ACPCUP · 24 Feb 2006 at 10:22

williamw11 said:
20 pin connector can still be used. Try before buying a new psu.

Maybe so but the 24 pin socket is there for a reason. I would much rather put a 24 pin connector in it as it was designed for. Better to be safe than sorry.

Dutch Guy · 24 Feb 2006 at 12:05

ACPCUP said:
Maybe so but the 24 pin socket is there for a reason. I would much rather put a 24 pin connector in it as it was designed for. Better to be safe than sorry.

A 20pin > 24pin connector does nothing else but split the cables over 24 pins, the 20pin connector should fit leaving 4 pins free.

ACPCUP · 24 Feb 2006 at 12:17

Dutch Guy said:
A 20pin > 24pin connector does nothing else but split the cables over 24 pins, the 20pin connector should fit leaving 4 pins free.

True, but he would probably be better off getting a new PSU. As he has a new Mobo it makes sense to get an up-to-date PSU.

noob · 24 Feb 2006 at 12:42

A new PSU it's brand new. I'll just get a connector because the 20 pin doesn't fit in the 24 pin.

Dutch Guy · 24 Feb 2006 at 12:58

ACPCUP said:
True, but he would probably be better off getting a new PSU. As he has a new Mobo it makes sense to get an up-to-date PSU.

I have a 18 month old Enermax PSU with a 20pin connector that is still good enough for my current system, I got a convertor to 24 pin because it's easiest and costs very little.

It all depends on the PSU and if noob's PSU is fairly new it will be good enough for the system

Blackstar_solar · 24 Feb 2006 at 13:10

noob said:
A new PSU it's brand new. I'll just get a connector because the 20 pin doesn't fit in the 24 pin.

I've got exactly the same situation. 20 pin from PSU 24 pin on mobo, just plug in the 20 leaving the 4 at the end free (just match up the correct ends using the info in your mobo manual) you don't need a convertor at all. I've got a perfectly stable system leaving the 4 pins unused.

ACPCUP · 24 Feb 2006 at 13:32

If the PSU is new then i would say yes, keep that and do what is mentioned above.

hartty · 24 Feb 2006 at 15:54

Blackstar_solar said:
I've got exactly the same situation. 20 pin from PSU 24 pin on mobo, just plug in the 20 leaving the 4 at the end free (just match up the correct ends using the info in your mobo manual) you don't need a convertor at all. I've got a perfectly stable system leaving the 4 pins unused.

Do what he says ,you dont need a converter as the 20-pin plug will still fit into the 24 pin socket and will work fine