Mobo PSU connector problem

[Geoff]

I just bought a new system (see sig),and i just realized that the motherboard has a 24-pin and a 4-pin power plugs. My PSU has a 20-pin and a 4-pin cords. What i realized was that my 20-pin fits into the 24-pin socket but there are 4 extra pins. What can i do to solve this? i want to be able to use it today. Can i use the 20-pin power cord in the 24-pin plug?

 

[Dilly man 2]

does your psu also have another 4pin you can add on to the 24pin mobo?

like my psu, you can take off 4pins to make it 20pin.
you should be able to buy an adapter

 

[Runningkid]

heres ur solution .... i hope, i was gonna buy this wen i had money if u r gonna buy it pls tell me if it works

http://www.misco.co.uk/productinformation/~75823~/Akasa 20Pin to 24Pin ATX Adapter.htm

 

[Dilly man 2]

now we need AMERICAN products




see, american products
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812145002

there ya go geoff!
sorry you wont be able to use it today

do overnight shipping

 

[Runningkid]

ops... forgot its a usa forum ... sorry

 

[Dilly man 2]

dont worry my European friend!

 

[Geoff]

Well i have some good news, i tried it with just the 20-pin connector and it works fine, the volts are all fine and it runs stable. Im only diong this until i get a 24-pin psu. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Dilly man 2]

ya no prob!

 

[Runningkid]

so you can plug 20 pins into 24 pins mobos?

 

[Fedcer]

so you can plug 20 pins into 24 pins mobos?

Yes, however it's not the ideal thing to do since it might bring some stability problems (specially with DFI boards)

 

[Geoff]

Yes, however it's not the ideal thing to do since it might bring some stability problems (specially with DFI boards)

ya, there are some stability problems, such as mine where it keeps restarting constantly.

EDIT: if your going to respond, could you please do it here: http://www.computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=28698