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Using a 20+4 Pin connector in 24 pin connecter Motherboard

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June 20, 2008 3:01:10 PM

I already ordered my parts excluding the power supply and case but I just realized the 500 Watt EarthWatt power supply has a 20+4 Pin connector. Is there any way to get this to work with the 24 pin motherboard I have? If there isn't, I would appreciate some suggestions on cases and power supplies to get. Thanks!

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June 20, 2008 4:45:49 PM

The 20+4 simply means that it can either work with a motherboard that requires only 20 pins or 24 pins. The extra 4 pins will be dangling from the 20 pin connector so you'll simply attach it when you plug it into your motherboard.
See picture here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.aspx?CurImage=1...
June 20, 2008 5:14:00 PM

Not to sound like I'm not trying to help, but 20+4 = 24 so you are fine. As stated above, it just means that you can use it with a wider variety of motherboards.
June 20, 2008 5:55:03 PM

My OCZ stealthextreem has a 20/24 connecter, just plug them both in.

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