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ECS A780GM-A: run with a 4pin 12 volt connector?

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wakowrz   09-14-2009 at 10:06:56 PM

I'm buying this motherboard but my power supply unit just has a 4 pin 12 volt connector not the 8 pin 12 volt thats shows on the mobo manual... it will run? any experience?

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r_manic   09-15-2009 at 10:41:46 AM
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If the manual lists it as a requirement then no. If that's not clear, then most likely not: your PSU will end up underpowering your mobo, frying it.

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englandr753   09-15-2009 at 07:59:50 PM
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What power supply do you have?

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