What do these power connectors mean for a motherboard?

[Jumpem]

24-pin ATX Power connector
2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector

How do I know what type of psu I should be looking for?

 

[chairbornrangerx]

you need a 24 pin PSU for your mobo as it would seem, and the 2 x4 12V connectors I believe are for an SLI system, so you can run power to both video cards.

Look for a PSU thats sli certified

 

[John]

The main ATX connector is the 24 pin or 20+4 pin detachable style (handy for old 20 pin mobos and you don't need an adapter). The ATX12V / EPS12V connector is a 4+4 pin style that allows for either connection to be used to power 1 or 2 cpu's.

There are many power supplies that have these connections and if you tell us what you are trying to power we can make a recommendation.

* Doh! I just saw your other thread so n/m

 

[Zepper]

Some mobs use a 24-pin ATX connector, others still use a 20-pin, most 24 pin can run on 20 pin or vice versa with an adapter or if there is room to let the extra 4 pins hang over the end of the mobo connector (that's the way mine is. Some mobos have a 2x4 power connector or a 2x2 power conector with half the pins being 12V (yellow) and the other half ground (black). I think PCI express are 6-pin connectors. IAC, look at your mobos manual, see what it uses and buy accordingly. If SLI or whatever the ATI thing is video is in your future, buy SLI or ATI certified, if not, fageddaboudit.. The Enhance ENP-5140G or 5150GH from eWiz via Froogle (save a buck or so that way) can cover most any need.

.bh.