Well this sure isn't working.... help? Power Supply

[knightace]

I need a little bit of guidance in my decision. I have built my computer up thus far, and am ready to plug in the power supply to the motherboard. This is when I note that the number of pins required is not met... the motherboard wants 24-Pin ATX(is what is said in manual), but my power supply provides 20-pin ATX. Is there a simple fix for this? I'm guessing no. But I need help choosing a power supply that will support all that I need.

My Motherboard

My Case/Power Supply

Is this a good power supply to purchase for this motherboard? If so I hope it'd fit in my case. I'm curious as it is only in the $25 range...and max 300V. I really want to learn how to build computers well. I'll look at any other power supply, I just need a good one that will be reliable.

Please give me advice.

 

[Hyperlite]

here

 

[knightace]

Thanks. I'll be reviewing this hoping to solve my problems. This board is extremely active! I'm surprised at the results. lol, this is my 2nd day on this board.

 

[JimPhelpsMI]

Hi, Most 24 pin MBs work OK with 20 Pin PSUs. You must be sure to match Pin 1 of the connectors. The extra pins are in lieu of using much larger wire to beat the IR losses in the wires. The extra pins are duplicates of wires in the 20 pin plug. You can get an adaptor. If you are OCing you would probably need the adaptor. Jim

 

[knightace]

Hmm. I just read the board, and this post. And I have noticed that these 20 pin connectors reaally need to be cautious of how much Wattage it's putting out, you need a bit. My POWER SUPPLY...Typo..*edited* puts out 480W, and has a SATA connector it says. And I kinda doubt it's name-brand, seeing as it came with the Atrix case I bought, not seperate.

And I tested that -- the 20-pin PSU DOES plug into that 24 pin slot -- but only ONE way(Great!), it cannot be plugged in, in any other direction/fashion.

According to my computers specs...do you think my PSU will put out enough Power to support my system? In the long run, I should go ahead and purchase me a 24-Pin PSU, shouldn't I? I'm just wondering if I really need to get ahold of it for the long haul, seeing as it provides my MB with more stability and power, so perhaps it would increase my MB's life to provide what it truly needs.

 

[knightace]

Haha ^^"" Anybody have any yay's or nay's if it'll be worthwhile or not? I'd like to just see some input.

 

[chebner]

You're probably right when you assume the PSU that comes with the case is not a name brand. I would play it safe and get a new 24pin PSU. Don't bother with the 300w Coolmax either. Get something with more power. Too much power is always better than too little power. I've learned that with power supplies you shouldn't mess around with the cheapies. Get a name brand PSU (Antec, Enermax, PC Power and Cooling, and others to name a few). You will be much happier in the long run.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Very nice 24-pin PSU if you're interested.

XClio is made by channelwell, the same company that makes Antecs.

 

[Silversierra]

I'm running the vnf4ultra with a 350w 20pin psu, as seen here.
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/Silversierra/DSCF0012.JPG
It would only fit in one way.
If you're looking for a psu, check this out first.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=792566

 

[knightace]

I looked at the one on NewEgg.com, looks like a grand deal. Sadly -- In Stock: No -- I may be interested though!

Silversierra I'll be checking out your links now. So you run this as well? Nice. 350w, 20 pin..so it does work. XD That's great to know..Thanks! I'll check out your links.

 

[Silversierra]

Well, it works, but I have a 24pin ordered now. I get graphical issues(missing textures) that I'm hoping are related to using a 20 pin psu. The extra pins apparantly supply more power to the pci-e card, so I'm thinking that my card(6600gt) is possibly underpowered. The 6600gt doesn't have an external power connector, so it has to draw all power through the slot, so I'm thinking it may need more power, plus my rails are low on my psu. I'm getting the tagan 480w 24pin. Maybe my v. card is just fried though. It still works well, just some textures are missing.

It is a pain though figuring out what psus are 24pin though, most are still 20pin. Plus many 24pin are dual rail. Many dual rail psus are just too weak to power a system reliably.

 

[knightace]

Thanks. That's all the info I needed. I'll be messing around to see what i can do now. Thanks you all. This forum has proven to be extremely helpful for me.