PSU to Motherboard connection issue.

I'm using this PSU:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w...pj3-it-70-eff-uncertified-eps-12v-fan-atx-v23

and this motherboard:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/giga...-ii-3gb-s-pcie-30-(x16)-d-sub-dvi-d-micro-atx

Basically the power supply cables from the motherboard don't fit :/

The big, ATX connection from the PSU has 4 pins 'missing' and the smaller ATX_12V simply doesn't line up with the one on the motherboard.

I've heard that this can happen and I'm wondering if anyone could link a company that supplies the necessary cables to make this work? Would be really great

Thanks!

That psu has a 20/24 pin connection. Make sure the 4pin cable is going the correct way.

johnb35 said:

That psu has a 20/24 pin connection. Make sure the 4pin cable is going the correct way.

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The 4 Pin one literally doesn't fit. Both the PSU and Motherboard have "fool-proof" connections, and they're the complete opposite :/

Are you attaching the 4pin to the 20 pin before inserting it? Sometimes the 4 pin won't insert without being attached first.

You need to attach the 4-pin to the other 20-pin connector. There are little nubs on the 4-pin that pit under the rest of the 20-pin. Then it should fit into the motherboard.

Ah of course! I feel so stupid now lol

I realise now why it confused me because the ATX_12V connector from the PSU was had 2 X 4 pin connectors and I thought they were for the graphics card. Maybe they are, but the graphics card Im using has 2 X 6pin connectors so some molar converters should do the job nicely.

Cheers everyone, awesome help as always xD

FatManSam said:

Ah of course! I feel so stupid now lol

I realise now why it confused me because the ATX_12V connector from the PSU was had 2 X 4 pin connectors and I thought they were for the graphics card. Maybe they are, but the graphics card Im using has 2 X 6pin connectors so some molar converters should do the job nicely.

Cheers everyone, awesome help as always xD

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The 2x4 pin you are referring to are the CPU power connectors. Some boards only have 1 CPU power plug, while higher CPU'S and motherboards require 2.