My 1st Build

PayToPlay · 02-06-2005, 07:55 PM

This is my first PC build and just ordered all the components for a new PC from newegg. I'm checking out the specifics a little bit closer and I noticed the Aspire 520W PS I ordered has "P4" in the specifications.
Is this power supply compatible with the Asus "K8N' AMD MB? Or do I have to order a PS specifically for the AMD?
Any help is appreciated.
I have a feeling I will be needing more help as my build progresses.
Thanks in advance!

**Praetor** · 02-06-2005, 07:57 PM

The PSU is compatible

PayToPlay · 02-06-2005, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the quick response!
Wasn't sure where to put the post............

**Praetor** · 02-06-2005, 08:20 PM

Glad to help

Shmeew · 02-11-2005, 09:46 PM

the "p4" connector is an additional square-shaped power connector that plugs directly onto the motherboard. most new boards--athlon as well as intel--require this for sufficient power. However, if you have a PSU that requires one, it won't affect compatability with a motherboard that does not require the connector.

PayToPlay · 02-12-2005, 04:50 AM

Well, got it fired up this morning and everything loaded well and humming for now.

Thanks for the help!

02-06-2005, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
PayToPlay New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16	My 1st Build - Compatibilty ?? This is my first PC build and just ordered all the components for a new PC from newegg. I'm checking out the specifics a little bit closer and I noticed the Aspire 520W PS I ordered has "P4" in the specifications. Is this power supply compatible with the Asus "K8N' AMD MB? Or do I have to order a PS specifically for the AMD? Any help is appreciated. I have a feeling I will be needing more help as my build progresses. Thanks in advance!

02-06-2005, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 19,953	The PSU is compatible __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

02-06-2005, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 19,953	Glad to help __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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02-06-2005, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
PayToPlay New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16	Thanks for the quick response! Wasn't sure where to put the post............

02-11-2005, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shmeew New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 1	the "p4" connector is an additional square-shaped power connector that plugs directly onto the motherboard. most new boards--athlon as well as intel--require this for sufficient power. However, if you have a PSU that requires one, it won't affect compatability with a motherboard that does not require the connector.

02-12-2005, 04:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
PayToPlay New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16	Well, got it fired up this morning and everything loaded well and humming for now. Thanks for the help!