20+4 pin main connector the same as 24 pin?

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Eddie Haskell

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Simple question requiring a simple answer.
My new motherboard requires a 24 pin main connector but my power supply has a 20+4 main connector. I get the idea that the 20+4 connector was designed to work on either type of board, 20 pin or 24 pin. Please tell me that I'm correct and don't have to get another PSU.
 
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ckfordy

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Eddie Haskell said:
Simple question requiring a simple answer.
My new motherboard requires a 24 pin main connector but my power supply has a 20+4 main connector. I get the idea that the 20+4 connector was designed to work on either type of board, 20 pin or 24 pin. Please tell me that I'm correct and don't have to get another PSU.
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that powersupply will work with your motherboard if you use all 24 pins.
 
TheChef

TheChef

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If I'm thinking correctly the 4pin is the ATX12v, not the same as a 24 pin. Your board probably requires both a 24 pin and a 4 pin. You can get 20 to 24 pin adapters for the main power connector.

Does your PSU have a 2x2 4 pin connector additional to the 20+4?
 
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