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20 pin power supply to 24 pin motherboard?

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  • 14-07-2015 8:19pm
    #1
    vicadd
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭


    Hi,

    New build with Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 and i7-4790 cpu. No graphics card.
    Had a spare case and PSU and decided to use those but went to start build tonight and realise the PSU only has 20-pin connector for power to motherboard.
    PSU is Antec True 380sp

    Can I use this psu or should I abandon and buy a newer one?

    Thanks


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    levitronix
    Registered Users Posts: 1,824 ✭✭✭levitronix


    just buy an adapter it only loops in a negative and 3v,12v, and 5v for extra power that's all


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    vicadd
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭vicadd


    levitronix wrote: »
    just buy an adapter it only loops in a negative and 3v,12v, and 5v for extra power that's all

    Thanks. Given my setup only has i7 4790, 8gb ram, 2 hard drives, I wonder do I even need the extra power connections? Read several other random threads last night and most suggest to just connect 20 pin power.


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    Mad Englishman
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Mad Englishman


    You can get an adapter from Maplin, but if you intend on putting in a graphics card buy a MAJOR BRAND named PSU, like Corsair (My personal choice) or Seasonic (which make the PSUs for Corsair.) Steer well clear of CIT as they have a bad rep for going "POP!"

    If you want to google "PSU CALCULATOR", you can find out how much power you will need for the hard ware you have and you can factor in any upgrades you will be planning.

    Hope this helps.

    The Mad Englishman!


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    vicadd
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭vicadd


    Thanks. I should have updated thread. I had tried Maplins and they didn't have the adapter in stock. Was going to just connect without adapter and before doing so, I tested turning psu on. And it popped!
    So I had to go and buy a corsair instead.


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    Mad Englishman
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Mad Englishman


    The Corsair PSUs are rock solid! I have only had 1 (One) go intermittent on me and the customer service was fantastic! I had a replacement BEFORE the on-line store (Dabs.IE) had finished their RMA process!

    Glad you got sorted, have fun with your new hardware.

    The Mad Englishman.


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