I wanted to switch my PSU but the connectors don't match

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I bought a 500w psu to replace my 280w and the 280 psu only had two connectors (pictured below):
http://tinypic.com/r/1498614/8
(280w)

now my replacement has a bunch of connectors, including the one smaller one pictured above, but not the larger one. the closet to it is this:
http://tinypic.com/r/2n1w0hz/8
(500w)
and i cant find a place for it.


what PSU do i need that has both of the connectors, same as the 280w PSU?
 
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Cozzy258

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first of all what is in your system?
most PSUs have that many connectors and your old one only has a 24pin(main power big one) and a sata(just a guess if it was pluged into Hard drive then yes cant properly see what it is) but it could also be a pci 6 pin which would be on the other psu just with either 2 or 4 pins attached on probably on a weak plasting hinge
 
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The larger 24 pin connector has 4 pins that can be separated to make a 20 pin connector. If your motherboard has room you can leave the extra 4 pins attached and just plug it in and 4 pins will not make contact.
EDIT>
After looking at the pictures more closely it appears you have a non standard power supply with 14 pin main connector.
Look at the connectors and see if the plugs will even fit.
You may not be able to upgrade the power supply without changing the connector on the end.
 
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the small connecter has 4 pins and both psu's have it,
the second connector is much larger on the 500w psu than the 280w
 
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interesting but doesn't answer my question at all.
 
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just counted the pins on my old psu, it has 14. i guess i need a psu with 14 pin connector

 
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Good job !!!
I learned something new and will have an answer for the next forum question I come across like this.
So many people do not state what system they are working on.
It looks like the old Dell power supply connector. But I could not find good enough pictures to make a informed suggestion except to rewire the plugs, which is a pain but can be done.

 
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