Just started building my PC, but having issue with power supply.......

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Just started putting it together, picking up from where I left off last night.

Only problem is, my power supply, which is the following one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

Basically, I am confused about the motherboard power connector. The PSU end of the cable seems to be split into two different plug-ins. I am not sure if I am supposed to plug BOTH in, or if it's just one. Power supply manual is very vague and is no help at all, basically just says "plug the motherboard connector into the motherboard". In the past it was always just one connector, but this new "split" design is confusing to me.

See the following pics to see what I mean:

http://i.imgur.com/4UNlV1Z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3s13Cms.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/01sLUqa.jpg

Also, when I plug the cables in, they seem "loose"....... they come out very easily if i simply pull outwards. Is this normal? Or are they just not in all the way? Should I use more force? It appears to have a "clip" mechanism, but it doesn't seem to work very well since I can pull the cables out rather easily........

On the other hand, I am apprehensive about using more force since the back-panel seems to push "in" when I apply more force.

Anyways, just this last-minute issue is holding me back........ everything else should be pretty easy once I successfully complete the "test boot" on my table with the core components (motherboard, CPU, GPU, memory, etc).
 
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This is really an easy process though the description may sound a little complicated but once you've done it, it will be a no brainier for you in the future. The 20+4 motherboard power connector should be plugged in as 1pc. The socket is keyed to the connector so it should only go on in 1 position. There should be a lip on the out side of the socket and the clip on the power connector. The clip on the connector should chip over the lip to hold it in place. You need to do the same with the CPU connector. If the socket is a 2x2 you plug in just the 2x2 part of the plug with the clip which attaches just like the motherboard power connector. If the socket is a 2x4 then you have to push the CPU connector together and push it in to the...
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You need to plug both of those in one is the 24 pin connector for the motherboard the other is the connector toward the top of the motherboard for the CPU. Yours might look a little different according to where it's placed but really close to this. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=24+pin+and+8+pin+motherboard+connectors+pictures&qpvt=24+pin+and+8+pin+motherboard+connectors+pictures&FORM=IGRE#view=detail&id=C807C86792C6C267AB9D37F55977B00C03CD24A8&selectedIndex=136
Nice static strap :)
A lot of the modular cables don't fit tight.
 
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That's the thing, i don't think it's the CPU connector. I don't know what it is to be honest.

The little baggy with the modular connectors has other connectors that specifically say "CPU" so I'm guessing this is just a weird version of a motherboard connector.

Perhaps I'm overthinking it........ I think what i'll do is plug both in and go ahead with the "test boot". If it says "M/B" then logic would dictate that it's for the motherboard, I guess the worst-case scenario is there is no power and I have to tighten the connector(s).


 
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This is really an easy process though the description may sound a little complicated but once you've done it, it will be a no brainier for you in the future. The 20+4 motherboard power connector should be plugged in as 1pc. The socket is keyed to the connector so it should only go on in 1 position. There should be a lip on the out side of the socket and the clip on the power connector. The clip on the connector should chip over the lip to hold it in place. You need to do the same with the CPU connector. If the socket is a 2x2 you plug in just the 2x2 part of the plug with the clip which attaches just like the motherboard power connector. If the socket is a 2x4 then you have to push the CPU connector together and push it in to the socket with the clip locking it down over the lip on the outer side of the socket. Then it's all over, easy right?
 
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Yes correction after looking closer that's a 10 pin connector that you will have no where to plug it in. You can leave that not connected or connect it for the looks but it will not be used and to the right of that connector is the CPU connector.
 
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