Psu to mobo connection

[sxbxe]

I’m new to pc building, and I’m looking to buy a mobo and a psu. The psu connection is 20+4 pin, but the mobo is just 24 pin. Is this compatible?

 

[5abr3]

Can't see why jt wouldn't be, the standard was 20 pins a while back so the extensible type were added to support both connectors. My PSU has this (along with a 6+2 graphics connector as well)

 

[Tetras]

Yes, it is fine, but if you tell us the motherboard and the PSU we can confirm.

 

[thebennyboy]

I still see a lot of PSUs with a 20+4 pin connector, you should be fine. As Tetras said though, if you provide us with model of mobo & PSU we can confirm that it is compatible.

 

[mattyfez]

I’m new to pc building, and I’m looking to buy a mobo and a psu. The psu connection is 20+4 pin, but the mobo is just 24 pin. Is this compatible?

Yes, you just won't be using the +4, its an addition for different configurations.

 

[sxbxe]

Ok thanks- the motherboard is the asrock b760 pro rs ddr4 atx, (has no ocuk link so I didn’t include), and also without a ocuk link, the psu it the Gigabyte P750GM 750W Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU

 

[sxbxe]

Also, will there be a loose messy cable as I don’t include the +4?

Yes, you just won't be using the +4, it’s an addition for different configurations.

 

[mattyfez]

Also, will there be a loose messy cable as I don’t include the +4?

Well yes, but that's what zip ties or velcro straps are for.

 

[5abr3]

Also, will there be a loose messy cable as I don’t include the +4?

I think mattyfez misread somewhere along the line, looking at your motherboard you have a 24 way connector so connect both the 20 and the 4 to make 24

 

[Tetras]

I think mattyfez misread somewhere along the line, looking at your motherboard you have a 24 way connector so connect both the 20 and the 4 to make 24

Yeah, maybe getting confused with motherboards that have an optional 4 pin.

Also, will there be a loose messy cable as I don’t include the +4?

To clarify OP: ALL 24 pins will be plugged in, there are no spare cables/pins.

Ok thanks- the motherboard is the asrock b760 pro rs ddr4 atx, (has no ocuk link so I didn’t include), and also without a ocuk link, the psu it the Gigabyte P750GM 750W Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU

This PSU and motherboard are compatible. Brave man to buy a Gigabyte PSU, but anyhow.

 

[mattyfez]

Yeh what they said... Sorry about that!

 

[freddie64]

the psu it the Gigabyte P750GM 750W Modular 80 Plus Gold PSU

Brave man to buy a Gigabyte PSU, but anyhow.

I don't think i would plug any cables into that PSU. (jump to 17.00 in the video)

 

[sxbxe]

I think mattyfez misread somewhere along the line, looking at your motherboard you have a 24 way connector so connect both the 20 and the 4 to make 24

Oh ok thx

 

[sxbxe]

Thx all of u guys ur rlly helpful

 

[sxbxe]

I don't think i would plug any cables into that PSU. (jump to 17.00 in the video)

Oh come on I’m terrified now

 

[sxbxe]

So is my pc gonna blow up lol

 

[sxbxe]

Like jokes aside should I take this seriously

 

[mattyfez]

Oh come on I’m terrified now

They were running it at 140% load and it failed safely... They then ran it again and it popped.
Not good but they were torturing it.

He's a but of an attention seeker... If you watch his videos on Intel chips he'd have you belive that anyone with a 13th gen or later cpu suffers crashes constantly.

 

[sxbxe]

They were running it at 140% load and it failed safely... They then ran it again and it popped.
Not good but they were torturing it.

Oh ok

 

[freddie64]

Oh come on I’m terrified now

Sorry about scaring you, but it is something to be aware of.

If it is a new PSU it may be fine. If it is a old one you are re-using, i would get rid. (check serial number)

Gigabyte claims that the old and new OPP thresholds are suitable for everyday usage. Nonetheless, the company is willing to offer owners a replacement with the new OPP limits. GP-P850GM with the serial number between SN20343G031011 to SN20513G022635 and GP-P750GM with the serial number from SN20243G001301 to SN20453G025430 are eligible for the exchange.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/gigabyte-releases-statement-on-exploding-psus