New 24-pin power connector help please

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Frederick

I'm trying to confirm that it's safe to connect a new-style PSU with 24-pin
motherboard power connector to an old Pentium PIII 20-pin socket.

I've noticed that the connector will physically connect with the board's
20-pin socket.

I realise that I can purchase another power-supply but I need to find out
quickly, so that I can get a system up and running again tonight.

Thanks!
 
Frederick said:
I'm trying to confirm that it's safe to connect a new-style PSU with 24-pin
motherboard power connector to an old Pentium PIII 20-pin socket.

I've noticed that the connector will physically connect with the board's
20-pin socket.

I realise that I can purchase another power-supply but I need to find out
quickly, so that I can get a system up and running again tonight.
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Yes, it should be fine. Just make sure you put the right twenty in it.

Yousuf Khan
 
I'm trying to confirm that it's safe to connect a new-style PSU with 24-pin
motherboard power connector to an old Pentium PIII 20-pin socket.

I've noticed that the connector will physically connect with the board's
20-pin socket.

I realise that I can purchase another power-supply but I need to find out
quickly, so that I can get a system up and running again tonight.
Click to expand...

Yes they are compatible but... there are apparently some mbrds which want a
-5V power connection, which is not part of the ATX12V 2.0 specs. Check
first. You can check out the different pin arrangements here
http://www.power-on.com/ - look up a P/S and hover your mouse pointer over
the connectors to see the pin-outs.
 
I'm trying to confirm that it's safe to connect a new-style PSU with
24-pin motherboard power connector to an old Pentium PIII 20-pin socket.

I've noticed that the connector will physically connect with the board's
20-pin socket.

I realise that I can purchase another power-supply but I need to find out
quickly, so that I can get a system up and running again tonight.

Thanks!
Click to expand...

ot but wouldnt a 24 pin psu cost more than the rest of your pc combined,
mind if i ask why you are using it
 
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