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**sepulchre** · Jan 23, 2008, 12:32pm

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, 12:32pm	MOBO Power connnectors
sepulchre Elite Member Posts: 493 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. __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")