My motherboard has space for 20 pins and 4 pins, but my new PSU has 24 and 6. Why type should i buy instead?
Also, on the new PSU the +12V stat is split into +12V1 and 12V2. Can you just add them together to work out if it has more +12V power than my old PSU?
2007-07-10 07:22:27 · 6 answers · asked by G-man 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
*Edit* Unfortunately i cant hang some of the pins off the end as something else is in the way, will the adaptor bypass this by raising it up?
2007-07-10 07:31:21 · update #1
I think I can help you out and give you a good answer, but I need to see the actual power supply and motherboard so that I know what the situation is. Send me links to those in an email and I can help you, there is a good chance you will be able to use this power supply.
2007-07-10 10:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 24-pin connector on your power supply should be set up to have 4 of the pins slide off the connector the end. Take a closer look at it.
This is the way that most of the new 24-pin connectors are set up.
2007-07-10 07:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy an adaptor they are pretty cheap, though you should be able to clip the other 4 off the end on the 24 array and you should be able to do the same with the 6 pin really
2007-07-10 07:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U can't do it
better back to the shop, inform your motherboard type, and exchange with new one (match with your MB)
2007-07-10 07:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by Padma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make a converter for that situation. It runs about 8 dollars at compUSA and places like that.
Also, newegg.com
2007-07-10 07:25:06 · answer #5 · answered by U_Mex 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read the instructions next time. Get an adapter.
2007-07-10 07:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋