20 or 24-pin Connector?

[jonesy2crazy]

Hi all,

I just installed my new motherboard - DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D ATX and it has a 24-pin ATX connector. I read that it was ok to use a 20-pin ATX connector, however you might have stability issues if you do so. So far it has been very stable (I have a 550watt TTGI Flowerpower PSU).

My question is, should I get a 20-to-24-pin ATX adapter for my power supply's ATX connector if the 20-pin connector seems to work fine?

Would an adapter theoretically be better?

 

[Rugger]

It wouldn't hurt to get the adapter, but if you're not experiencing any stability issues, then I wouldn't be too concerned. At the first sign of instability, the adapter would be my first move.

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[jonesy2crazy]

Thanks for the response.

 

[Rugger]

You're welcome.

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[endyen]

The adaptors are less than $10. The extra traces will help split the power up. Why cheap out now?

 

[supremelawfirm]

FYI: Intel's User Manual for their
D945GNTLKR PCI-Express motherboard
provides specific instructions for a 20-pin
power cable: plugged correctly, it's OK
as long as on-board graphics are enabled.
However, Intel recommends a 24-pin power cable
if the PCE-E x16 graphics slot is populated.

Check the mobo manual first; then, if that doesn't
answer your question, contact the manufacturer.

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