Vic Mackey Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 The new ASUS mobo im buying has a 24 pin slot but my antec PSU is only 20 pin. Now I did read the FAQ at the top but his example was on an Intel and my new computer will be AMD. Do you think a 20 pin 430W Antec PSU will support power for this computer: ASUS A8N-SLI Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail AMD 64 3700+ San Diego Evga 7800gt WD Raptor 74gb 1.5GB Corsair XMS SB Audigy 2 ZS Plextor DVD-RW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean25 Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Best way is to try, i know the msi diamond takes a 20 pin psu no problems. You can always buy a 20-24 adaptor not many recomend doing that thou ive had no problems with mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Step 1. Save up $40. Step 2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817104952 Step 3. Enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mackey Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 I was reading the manual for my psu and it says " single 20 pin Main Power Connector, a 6 pin AUX power connector, and a 4 pin +12v power connector". Now is that 4 pin connector the one I need to make a 24 pin connection? Also, what is the 6 pin AUX connector for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyo64 Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 (edited) I was reading the manual for my psu and it says " single 20 pin Main Power Connector, a 6 pin AUX power connector, and a 4 pin +12v power connector". Now is that 4 pin connector the one I need to make a 24 pin connection? Also, what is the 6 pin AUX connector for? 612626[/snapback] the 4 pin IS NOT the connector that you need for the 24 pins, it is a separate connection on the motherboard. the 6 pin is for pci-e cards. Edited January 8, 2006 by danyo64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgnatewv2 Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 No that is NOT what that 4 pin is reffering to. That would be for like CD ROM drives and such. Save up some money and just buy a new power supply. Get another ANTEC though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nVidia_Freak Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 the 4 pin IS NOT the connector that you need for the 24 pins, it is a separate connection on the motherboard, i think it provides power for pci slots and all that (not sure) if im wrong on that plz correct me and the 6 pin is for pci-e cards. 612630[/snapback] The 2x2 4 pin connector is the 12v power source for the mobo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Best way is to try, i know the msi diamond takes a 20 pin psu no problems. You can always buy a 20-24 adaptor not many recomend doing that thou ive had no problems with mine. 612231[/snapback] I'M with dean all the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven65 Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 I'll put the third vote in, buy the 20 to 24 pin adapter for 5 bucks on newegg and your problem will be solved. Also just use the lower end where the 20 pin fits I did that with my msi board before I became aware of an adapter and it worked fine. I just bought another psu, it was time though and I had the money. The boards are reverse compatible with the 20 pin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mackey Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 I'll put the third vote in, buy the 20 to 24 pin adapter for 5 bucks on newegg and your problem will be solved. Also just use the lower end where the 20 pin fits I did that with my msi board before I became aware of an adapter and it worked fine. I just bought another psu, it was time though and I had the money. The boards are reverse compatible with the 20 pin. 613103[/snapback] Thanks for the replies! Well I decided im just gonna buy a new PSU. I will need one for going SLI anyways so Im gonna get this one: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16817103437 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagash Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks for the replies! Well I decided im just gonna buy a new PSU. I will need one for going SLI anyways so Im gonna get this one: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16817103437 613173[/snapback] Good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayMeow Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks for the replies! Well I decided im just gonna buy a new PSU. I will need one for going SLI anyways so Im gonna get this one: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?...N82E16817103437 613173[/snapback] I'd personally get this one instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817194003 dual-12v lines and dual-pci-e Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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