MOBO Power connnectors

**sepulchre** · Jan 23, 2008, 11:32am

Hello all!

First of all I am fairly proficient with electronics and computers. But now I'm building my first PC from separate parts and I could use some clarification.
I've found that the main connectors that come with power supplies come in three variations: 20 pin, 20 + 4 pin, and 24 pin. My mother board has a 24 pin connector.
Question: Will a 20 + 4 pin supply work on a 24 pin mother board? Must the supply have a 24 pin connector?

Power supplies with 24 pin connectors are somewhat uncommon, it seems. Are there adapters?

I'd really appreciate any advice on this.

**Cat-tranz** · Jan 23, 2008, 11:43am

Hi sepulchre

First congrats on undertaking your first build

Quote:

Question: Will a 20 + 4 pin supply work on a 24 pin mother board?

answer > Yes ! , the 20 + 4 connection is made up of a 20 pin plug and a 4 pin plug that locks together so the PSU can be used on a 20 pin Motherboard or a 24 pin Motherboard.

Cindy

**sepulchre** · Jan 23, 2008, 11:50am

Oh thank you Sooo much!! I've been wringing my hands over this. My range of choices is greatly expanded.

Thanks again,
Ken

**Cat-tranz** · Jan 23, 2008, 11:58am

Your very welcome, any concerns please post

Cindy

Jan 23, 2008, 11:32am	#1 (permalink) MOBO Power connnectors
sepulchre Elite Member Posts: 457 Name: Ken Karma:	Hello all! First of all I am fairly proficient with electronics and computers. But now I'm building my first PC from separate parts and I could use some clarification. I've found that the main connectors that come with power supplies come in three variations: 20 pin, 20 + 4 pin, and 24 pin. My mother board has a 24 pin connector. Question: Will a 20 + 4 pin supply work on a 24 pin mother board? Must the supply have a 24 pin connector? Power supplies with 24 pin connectors are somewhat uncommon, it seems. Are there adapters? I'd really appreciate any advice on this. __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

Jan 23, 2008, 11:50am	#3 (permalink) Re: MOBO Power connnectors
sepulchre Elite Member Posts: 457 Name: Ken Karma:	Oh thank you Sooo much!! I've been wringing my hands over this. My range of choices is greatly expanded. Thanks again, Ken __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

Jan 23, 2008, 11:58am	#4 (permalink) Re: MOBO Power connnectors
Cat-tranz Babe Posts: 2,477 Name: Cindy Karma:	Your very welcome, any concerns please post Cindy __________________ New members - before you post please read the TNT Rules

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