24pin to 20 pin converter

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  1. xinh

    xinh Member

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    do i really need it? or can i just plug in the 20 pins and leave out the 4 pins left.
     
    xinh, Mar 30, 2008
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    If your PSU comes with a 24-pin connector but there are only 20 pins on your motherboard then I wouldn't worry about it. If your motherboard has a 24-pin connector, however, you would be wise to use it.
     
    sammorris, Mar 31, 2008
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  3. xinh

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    ok thank you
     
    xinh, Mar 31, 2008
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