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[SOLVED] PSU Has no 4 Pin Connector, will it work?

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  • 19-12-2010 9:43pm
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    C14N
    Registered Users Posts: 2,656 ✭✭✭


    I've just bought a new PSU and mainboard for an older PC from Overclockers.

    It was this PSU and this mainboard.

    The mainboard has a 24 pin connection and a 4 pin connection but contrary to the description and the instructions included in the PSU, there is no 4 pin 12V plug (the one for powering the CPU).

    I have all the standard SATA and molex connections as well as two 6+2 pin connections which I assume are for a PCI-E graphics card (which I don't have).

    Also included is an 8 pin CPU (I think) connection and a 24 pin one with a detachable 4 pin (which brings it down to 20 pin + 4 pin).

    The instructions indicate to plug in a 4 pin 12V connection though. I'm just wondering if anyone can help me here. Is the 4 pin only needed if I use a 20 pin main connection? Did I get a dud PSU? Any suggestions at all appreciated.


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    #2
    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    The 8-pin EPS12V also doubles up as a 4-pin ATX12V CPU connector. Just put the correctly-keyed half of it in the ATX12V (CPU) socket :)


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    #3
    C14N
    Registered Users Posts: 2,656 ✭✭✭C14N


    Solitaire wrote: »
    The 8-pin EPS12V also doubles up as a 4-pin ATX12V CPU connector. Just put the correctly-keyed half of it in the ATX12V (CPU) socket :)

    Ah! This worked, thanks a million:) Should have really seen it myself:o


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    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Had the same problem myself, a few minutes of panic ensued!


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