Make up your mind corsair

E Money · 09-24-2009, 04:58 AM

So my computer is almost finished but im stuck here.

On one page it says " The eps12v power connector has a detachable 4-pin mechanism in order to support either a 8 pin socket or a 4 pin 'p4/12v' socket on the motherboard

But then on the next page it says " Warning: The detachable 4 pin from the 24 pin main connector is not a P4 or 12V connector. Serious damage can be caused if you use it in place of P4 or 12V connector"

Im confused... Help please??

I have the Corsair tx650w

**bomberboysk** · 09-24-2009, 05:01 AM

24pin= ATX Motherboard connector. Older motherboards use a 20pin, and you can disconnect 4 pins from it if you dont need it.

EPS12v= 4pin/8pin CPU Power connector. Some motherboards use 4 pins, some 8 pins.

E Money · 09-24-2009, 05:29 AM

Ok, and what is this eps12v connector called? I have one cord with the 24 pin connector, 2 cords with 4 pins connectors that say PCI-E ( they look like they would fit the 4 pin slot ), and the rest of the connectors are for fans and graphics card.

**bomberboysk** · 09-24-2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Money

Ok, and what is this eps12v connector called? I have one cord with the 24 pin connector, 2 cords with 4 pins connectors that say PCI-E ( they look like they would fit the 4 pin slot ), and the rest of the connectors are for fans and graphics card.

4+4pin (Like your corsair, the cable on the right):

The cable on the right would be. The cable on the left is the 24pin connector.

(Those cables are from a TX650 so yours should look pretty much identical

)

E Money · 09-24-2009, 05:38 AM

I just found those and was about to get on here and ask if they were it lol, thanks a lot guys...

Bodaggit23 · 09-24-2009, 05:40 AM

So basically, DO NOT disconnect that 4pin plug from the 20+4 plug and plug it into a 4pin CPU port.

I think that's what they're trying to say.

E Money · 09-24-2009, 05:39 AM

Lastly, my fans only connect to the power supply right? No where to connect them to the mobo?

**bomberboysk** · 09-24-2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Money

Lastly, my fans only connect to the power supply right? No where to connect them to the mobo?

Depends on the fans....But If they are 4 pin molex, then yes, into the power supply.

Bodaggit23 · 09-24-2009, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E Money

Lastly, my fans only connect to the power supply right? No where to connect them to the mobo?

What motherboard do you have?

My motherboard has Five 3pin connectors and One 4pin connector for fans.

E Money · 09-24-2009, 05:54 AM

I have the asus p6t on a mozart TX. My fans have 4 pins. Im just trying to figure out the fan and the purpose of the PCIe power cord.

09-24-2009, 04:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	Make up your mind corsair So my computer is almost finished but im stuck here. On one page it says " The eps12v power connector has a detachable 4-pin mechanism in order to support either a 8 pin socket or a 4 pin 'p4/12v' socket on the motherboard But then on the next page it says " Warning: The detachable 4 pin from the 24 pin main connector is not a P4 or 12V connector. Serious damage can be caused if you use it in place of P4 or 12V connector" Im confused... Help please?? I have the Corsair tx650w __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

09-24-2009, 05:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 8,107	24pin= ATX Motherboard connector. Older motherboards use a 20pin, and you can disconnect 4 pins from it if you dont need it. EPS12v= 4pin/8pin CPU Power connector. Some motherboards use 4 pins, some 8 pins. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.90Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules. Heatware P.M. If interested in Shin Etsu X23-7783D

09-24-2009, 05:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	Ok, and what is this eps12v connector called? I have one cord with the 24 pin connector, 2 cords with 4 pins connectors that say PCI-E ( they look like they would fit the 4 pin slot ), and the rest of the connectors are for fans and graphics card. __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

09-24-2009, 05:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	I just found those and was about to get on here and ask if they were it lol, thanks a lot guys... __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

09-24-2009, 05:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bodaggit23 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aperture Science Posts: 4,546	So basically, DO NOT disconnect that 4pin plug from the 20+4 plug and plug it into a 4pin CPU port. I think that's what they're trying to say. __________________ Team Stats @ ExtremeOverclocking.com Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: i7 920 Batch#3841A525 (@3.43Ghz) Board: EVGA E758-A1 Memory: Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: 300GB VelociRaptor GPU: EVGA GTX260 SC Core 216 Optical: Sony Optiarc 22x DVD/CD Burner PSU: Corsair TX850W CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Primary OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2 Case: Coolermaster HAF 932

09-24-2009, 05:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	Lastly, my fans only connect to the power supply right? No where to connect them to the mobo? __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

09-24-2009, 05:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	I have the asus p6t on a mozart TX. My fans have 4 pins. Im just trying to figure out the fan and the purpose of the PCIe power cord. __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

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