I have a HP Compaq, pre-made and such.
I have one really annoying question, I have a 24pin socket on the motherboard for power but it came with a 20pin connector in that socket when I got it, it does work, so it obviously is doing its job.
I have a better psu than the one that came with it on order, and that has a "20+4pin" connection for both types of motherboards.
When it comes and I install it should I use the 24pin connection or should I just plugin the 20pin connector.
And what do the extra 4 pins do in these motherboard power sockets anyway?
Thanks,
Daniel
2007-08-17 16:24:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
If its a 24 pin connector on the Mobo, then put the 20 + 4 into it. It was obviously made to be used for 24 pins.
2007-08-17 16:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by jsygrovehpi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connect all 24 pins to the Motherboard. It'll supply more power to the Motherboard.
2007-08-17 23:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jes-say 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you should use the extra sockets. the extra pins are there to give more power for stata, drives graphics cards. and other hardware, like E PCI cards plus extra cooling fans
2007-08-17 23:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by Carling 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋