20+4 pin VS 24 pin Power Connectors

[Tedders]

This may have been asked somewhere before, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to search for anything. Sorry, but I'm new to the Tom's Forums.

My question is this. I am getting ready to build a new gaming rig, and the mobo I am getting has a 24 pin power connector. Now, I see a lot of power supplies with mobo power connectors of 20+4 pin configurations. Will this work on my 24 pin mobo or do I need to get a PS with a 24 pin connector? If it helps, the mobo I am getting is the ASUS M4A78T-E (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366).

 

[JohnnyLucky]

A 20+4 pin psu power cable will fit perfectly in the 24 pin connector on your motherboard. No problem!

 

[Tedders]

Awesome! I was looking at 24 pin power supplies and the prices were through the roof. This will help me save some money on this build!

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Just don't buy too cheap. There are a lot of low quality power supplies of questionable value and performance.

 

[Tedders]

I think I have selected a good one. Check out my build here http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265365-31-gaming#t1937599

 

[mi1ez]

Not keen on the Raidmax PSU, but nice build otherwise.

 

[Tedders]

Not keen on the Raidmax PSU, but nice build otherwise.

Any particular reason?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Raidmax isn't known for high quality power supplies.

 

[Tedders]

Okay, how is this one. Its less power and a little more expensive.

Thermaltake Purepower W0121RU 600W ATX12V V2.0 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153077

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Better.

 

[mi1ez]

Less power but a better brand is always the best way to buy a PSU.