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|_| · 05-15-2005, 05:22 AM

I have an ASUS A8V-E motherboard, with a 24-pin power connector.
I have heard that i can still use a 20-pin connector and it will run, is this true?

**Sarkast** · 05-15-2005, 07:43 AM

Depends on where you "heard" it from. If Asus says you can - then you probably can. But from experiences collected here on TSF over the course of the past months i must say people have problems with this setup from time to time - even though its supposed to work. Often the only way is to get at least a 20-24 pin converter if the PSU is powerful enough - or get a new PSU that supports the new standard.

|_| · 05-15-2005, 08:37 AM

Well, im asking because when I bought my case (came with PSU) they gave me a 300W instead of a 400W, so I have to go exchange it today. I was just wondering if I should ask for a PSU with the 24-pin plug, or just an adapter. I think they might make me pay for a 24-pin since the one i have is only 20.

**Sarkast** · 05-15-2005, 09:15 AM

I dont know your systems specs but its not a good idea to skimp on the power supply. If you can get a quality 24 pin PSU with at least 20 Amps on the +12V rail. Wattage alone doesnt say much about the actual quality and stability of a PSU - most generic brands dont deliever where its really needed - and thats the 12V rail.

05-15-2005, 05:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
\|_\| Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 46 OS: XP home	eATX???/ I have an ASUS A8V-E motherboard, with a 24-pin power connector. I have heard that i can still use a 20-pin connector and it will run, is this true?

05-15-2005, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	Depends on where you "heard" it from. If Asus says you can - then you probably can. But from experiences collected here on TSF over the course of the past months i must say people have problems with this setup from time to time - even though its supposed to work. Often the only way is to get at least a 20-24 pin converter if the PSU is powerful enough - or get a new PSU that supports the new standard. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

05-15-2005, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	I dont know your systems specs but its not a good idea to skimp on the power supply. If you can get a quality 24 pin PSU with at least 20 Amps on the +12V rail. Wattage alone doesnt say much about the actual quality and stability of a PSU - most generic brands dont deliever where its really needed - and thats the 12V rail. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

05-15-2005, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
\|_\| Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 46 OS: XP home	Well, im asking because when I bought my case (came with PSU) they gave me a 300W instead of a 400W, so I have to go exchange it today. I was just wondering if I should ask for a PSU with the 24-pin plug, or just an adapter. I think they might make me pay for a 24-pin since the one i have is only 20.