I just built my first ever system (sort of). It's not posting, and I suspect the PSU may be my problem. My MB (abit IP35v link) takes a 4-pin ATX_12V, but my power supply (Silverstone ST50F link) has an 8-pin ATX_12V. Someone on Newegg who purchased the same PSU said he got his to work by just plugging in 4 of the 8 pins. I tried this, though I'm not sure which 4 to use. Also, there are only 4 that I can use since a transistor gets in the way if I try to use the other 4.
I haven't ruled out anything else as the reason I'm not posting. Can I work with what I have? Can I get some kind of adapter? Or do I just need to buy another PSU?
Thanks!
I haven't ruled out anything else as the reason I'm not posting. Can I work with what I have? Can I get some kind of adapter? Or do I just need to buy another PSU?
Thanks!