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PSU 18 pin MB versus 20+4

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  • 27-02-2016 1:17pm
    #1
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I picked up a CoolerMaster v1000 recently for a build.

    The mobo I was looking to use (not got it yet) specifies a 24 pin connector to supply it with power. The spec sheet of the PSU says that it has a 20+4 pin out.
    However on the actual PSU itself there is a 18 pin and a 10 pin out for the MB.

    Is this standard or is there a mistake on the spec sheet? Specs can be accessed via the above link. The third pic shows what I mean if you click on it. Pics are accurate to the actual item.

    Long long time since I built anything so I'm a bit confused :confused:

    Cheers!


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    #2
    glynf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    The mobo 24 pin cable most likley has different connectors at either end-an 8 and 10 pin on one side and the 24 pin on the other. Normal enough on modular PSU's, probably because the 8 + 10 layout takes up less space on the PSU.

    Edit:

    Give a look here, your cable shoiuld look like this:

    https://youtu.be/dceMmtYqKQc?t=7m34s


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    #3
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    glynf wrote: »
    The mobo 24 pin cable most likley has different connectors at either end-an 8 and 10 pin on one side and the 24 pin on the other. Normal enough on modular PSU's, probably because the 8 + 10 layout takes up less space on the PSU.

    Edit:

    Give a look here, your cable shoiuld look like this:

    https://youtu.be/dceMmtYqKQc?t=7m34s

    Mystery solved. Cheers.


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