A8N-SLI Power supply

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Do I need a PSU with a 24 pin plug, or can I use my existing PSU (550W) and
just make sure that I use the AUX and EZPLUG sockets for the extra power
this MB needs?
I do not expect to use a fully populated PC, just 1 VGA, 2*HD, and the usual
DVD burners.
Bought the PSU a few months ago and as it is very stable now but using a
P4/3Ghz processor and the other stuff above.
 
Harald said:
Do I need a PSU with a 24 pin plug, or can I use my existing PSU (550W) and
just make sure that I use the AUX and EZPLUG sockets for the extra power
this MB needs?
I do not expect to use a fully populated PC, just 1 VGA, 2*HD, and the usual
DVD burners.
Bought the PSU a few months ago and as it is very stable now but using a
P4/3Ghz processor and the other stuff above.
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The extra 4 pins are there to enable higher current to get through. You
will however find that you should be ok with the standard ATX plug as long
as you are not loading the Mobo up with too much gear. The AUX should be
used, but EZPLUG will be optional.

Check this pic:

http://media.hardwareanalysis.com/articles/large/11254.jpg

Jon
 
Harald said:
Do I need a PSU with a 24 pin plug, or can I use my existing PSU (550W) and
just make sure that I use the AUX and EZPLUG sockets for the extra power
this MB needs?
I do not expect to use a fully populated PC, just 1 VGA, 2*HD, and the usual
DVD burners.
Bought the PSU a few months ago and as it is very stable now but using a
P4/3Ghz processor and the other stuff above.
Click to expand...

You should be fine, the 20 pin connector should also fit in the 24 pin
socket - albeit four pins in the socket will remain unconnected
ofcourse. The mobo will not work unless you also have the AUX 4 pin
connected to the socket near the CPU though. The EZPLUG is for SLI only,
and is a standard molex. 550W - if it's a respectable PSU - should be
enough for just about anything the board is capable of.
 
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