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

[CaptainKickAss]

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!

 

[ibp_john]

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=17-371-007-06.jpg&Image=17-371-007-09.jpg%2c17-371-007-03.jpg%2c17-371-007-04.jpg%2c17-371-007-05.jpg%2c17-371-007-06.jpg%2c17-371-007-07.jpg%2c17-371-007-08.jpg&S7ImageFlag=0&WaterMark=1&Item=N82E16817371007&Depa=0&Description=Antec+earthwatts+EA500+500W+Power+Supply

 

[sciggy]

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.

 

[Mogwilson]

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

cheers