Connector question for new rig. - Overclock.net

gabie g · 07-11-06

The motherboard I want for my new computer has a 24-pin power connector. After looking at power supplies, I have determined that in order to get a 24-pin power supply that supports sli it will cost a good bit more that one of the 20+4 pin type. Is there a way I can use 20+4 pin power supply with it? I dont know a lot about power supplies so Im not sure.

**RyGuy** · 07-11-06

20+4 will work just fine.

*CyberDruid* · 07-11-06

That is correct. 20+4 = 24 LOL

gabie g · 07-11-06

Thanks! That will save me some money. And you are right. 20+4=24 but I wasnt sure if it would work.

*CyberDruid* · 07-11-06

I know the feeling--same thing with dual rail 12V--I thought it would be better--but actually it is just another gyration (and false selling point)...

*soloz2* · 07-11-06

yeah, the difference between 20+4 and 24 pin atx psus rest only in the plug themselves. the 20+4 pin psus are made to be backwards compatable where the 24pin psus need an adapter to work with a 20 pin mobo

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gabie g New to Overclock.net Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7 Rep: 0 Unique Rep: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Connector question for new rig. The motherboard I want for my new computer has a 24-pin power connector. After looking at power supplies, I have determined that in order to get a 24-pin power supply that supports sli it will cost a good bit more that one of the 20+4 pin type. Is there a way I can use 20+4 pin power supply with it? I dont know a lot about power supplies so Im not sure.

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gabie g New to Overclock.net Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7 Rep: 0 Unique Rep: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Thanks! That will save me some money. And you are right. 20+4=24 but I wasnt sure if it would work.

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