Pardon my stupidity... But I have a quick power supply question

[aphex]

Its been a few years since my last build (I stopped building right before SATA became popular)

I have my dad's old system right now running as a file/orb server. Its an ECS K75SA mobo w/ an Athlon 1600+ cpu and two IDE drives (CDRW & HD).

I've been sick of how noisy the whole thing is, so I went ahead and purchased a new case w/ 120mm fans & am about to order a new power supply (likely the Corsair 550vx as it seems to get rave reviews and is quiet).

This brings me to my question - Do modern power supplies work with older motherboards and components like mine? (with the old fashioned white molex connectors for power)

I plan to upgrade the mobo/cpu shortly, but would like the PS to work on my old components as well in the meantime.

Thanks in advance!

 

[jonnyGURU]

They have not changed from using Molex connectors. PSU's still come with plenty of them.

And the 24-pin has 4-pins that break away, so it will work in a motherboard with 20-pin main connectors.

 

[aphex]

Rock on! Thanks!

Is there anything else I should consider for quiet reliable operation? With the GC coupon, the 550vx is $45ar.

 

[aphex]

Actually, the Corsair tx650w is only $52ar for me. Think i might just go for that one instead

 

[jonnyGURU]

At that price... might as well.

 

[aphex]

One last Q if I may, what about the HX520 for $17 more? ($69ar)

Its going in a really small lian-li case, so the less cables the better I suppose.

 

[HOOfan 1]

It is virtually the same PSU...so if you want modular that is your choice

 

[aphex]

Thanks guys! Decided to go with the modular hx520 to save a bit on the clutter.

Have a nice night!

 

[Lunyone]

Originally posted by: aphex
Actually, the Corsair tx650w is only $52ar for me. Think i might just go for that one instead

Where did you find that deal? I'd like to know, so I can add it to my b-day list, which is coming soon! 🙂

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: Lunyone
Where did you find that deal? I'd like to know, so I can add it to my b-day list, which is coming soon! 🙂

You mean so you can add it to your copy and paste list of Corsair deals that you use in almost every post. 😉

 

[Lunyone]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU

Originally posted by: Lunyone
Where did you find that deal? I'd like to know, so I can add it to my b-day list, which is coming soon! 🙂

You mean so you can add it to your copy and paste list of Corsair deals that you use in almost every post. 😉

No so I can go and buy one. 🙂

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Lunyone

Originally posted by: aphex
Actually, the Corsair tx650w is only $52ar for me. Think i might just go for that one instead

Where did you find that deal? I'd like to know, so I can add it to my b-day list, which is coming soon! 🙂

Buy.com, but the rebate ended last night. $24 rebate combined with $20 google checkout discount.

The rebate is still good on the 550vx and hx520