I don't see any links or pics... can you say what model of PSU and case you have?
weird psu need help!
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Hey,
i'm having problems with my psu as i've just switched case.
the power connectors coming from my psu are really weird and the case fans on my new case support 4 pin and my psu does not, i'm not even sure of the name of the connectors so ill post a few pics.
this is the connector (click to enlarge):
Connector my case fans use:
any help is much appriciated.
thanks.
i'm having problems with my psu as i've just switched case.
the power connectors coming from my psu are really weird and the case fans on my new case support 4 pin and my psu does not, i'm not even sure of the name of the connectors so ill post a few pics.
this is the connector (click to enlarge):
Connector my case fans use:
any help is much appriciated.
thanks.
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your PSU only has SATA power connectors? no 4-pin molex connectors?! what power supply do you have?
http://a.imagehost.org/view/0702/03122009071 is standard SATA power
http://a.imagehost.org/view/0516/03122009072 is standard 4 pin molex...
and the 4 pin molex is the front of the connector, not the side you'd plug power into, but the side you'd plug into a drive...
if you only have SATA power, you'll need one of these...
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SATA Power to 4-pin molex
the back of the fan plug should look like...
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note: take smaller pictures -- learn how to use your camera Macro...
http://a.imagehost.org/view/0702/03122009071 is standard SATA power
http://a.imagehost.org/view/0516/03122009072 is standard 4 pin molex...
and the 4 pin molex is the front of the connector, not the side you'd plug power into, but the side you'd plug into a drive...
if you only have SATA power, you'll need one of these...
SATA Power to 4-pin molex
the back of the fan plug should look like...
note: take smaller pictures -- learn how to use your camera Macro...
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yeah bad old habbit of mine
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Originally Posted by Schiltrom You shouldnt bite your nails
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I don't think so, usually you'd find it the other way around. Can you post what PSU you have, or at least a close-up pic of its side label (to get the model number)?
Originally Posted by JohluS yeah i was kinda beating around the bush at finding a way of switching it. is there any sata - 4pin splitters i can buy? |
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errr yep hang on ill take a picture now
Originally Posted by Chunky_Chimp I don't think so, usually you'd find it the other way around. Can you post what PSU you have, or at least a close-up pic of its side label (to get the model number)? |
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yeah ^ that sums it up tbh but i still need a way to sort these fans out cause idk if i can fork out for another psu.
Originally Posted by Phaedrus2129 The model number itself is obscured. It's a mediocre Delta Electronics 300W. Not as bad as Bestec, but not as good as FSP. If it doesn't have molex connectors my guess is that the company that built the PC decided it didn't need any, just plugged the case fans straight into the mobo. |
Then I guess you're out of luck until you can afford a new PSU. Don't cheap out on it, either, when you get around to it. Just make another thread when you're ready to make the purchase and you'll get plenty more help.
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