4 Pin plug adapter to make it 24 pin

[seumasbeathan]

Hey guys, My current psu is quite old and only has one 20 pin plug and one 4 pin plug, I know this to be safe and all but I just don't really feel comfortable using my computer like this.

So what I was wondering is if there are any adapters etc that turn molex for example into a 4 pin plug that can go into the vacant 4 holes.

Cheers

 

[Grizzly]

No but you can get 20 pin to 24 pin adapters.

 

[jamesriley94]

Yes you can...

Not sure which you meant so:

Motherboard power:

http://www.ebuyer.com/125640-startech-20-pin-atx-power-supply-to-24-pin-motherboard-cable-atx2024mf?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products

CPU power:

http://www.ebuyer.com/188284-startech-4-pin-to-8-pin-eps-power-with-lp4-cable-adapter-eps48adap

 

[seumasbeathan]

No but you can get 20 pin to 24 pin adapters.

Yeah I saw them but from what I read it doesn't actually change the power or anything it just adds extra plastic to make it look right

 

[Grizzly]

Yeah I saw them but from what I read it doesn't actually change the power or anything it just adds extra plastic to make it look right

The extra 4 pins on your motherboard don't actually require any new inputs.

The inputs they require are already used elsewhere in a 20 pin connector.

An adapter will simply bridge the 4 extra pins to locations on the 20 pin that already provide the inputs required.

So it's a bit more than extra plastic, just to be safe what model is the motherboard?

Some lower-end models may work without extra power, older models can even work if you plug the 20 pin straight into the motherboard.

 

[seumasbeathan]

Its a cheap Asrock H61M-VS - http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?model=h61m-vs

I plan to upgrade to z77 I just have this whilst I save up the money

 

[Grizzly]

Since it's a lower-end chipset and the board doesn't come with a tonne of onboard extras you may be able to get away with using an adapter.

Just be wary of any other high power devices i.e. PCI cards and USB devices that you may want to plug in if they draw power from the motherboard.

 

[airdeano]

there are subtle differences between the 20-pin and 24-pin connectors.

there is an adapter for this. i had one in my HP years ago. had 20-pin

PSU and a 24-pin motherboard. either was one of the first in motherboard

in ran series or last of the PSU, waste not want not.

and come to think about it, there was a 20-pin PSU installed in the 24-pin

with no adapter, but that was a refubished unit from a non-emachine

reseller, too. and yeah the system went tits up.

airdeano

 

[seumasbeathan]

there are subtle differences between the 20-pin and 24-pin connectors.

there is an adapter for this. i had one in my HP years ago. had 20-pin

PSU and a 24-pin motherboard. either was one of the first in motherboard

in ran series or last of the PSU, waste not want not.

and come to think about it, there was a 20-pin PSU installed in the 24-pin

with no adapter, but that was a refubished unit from a non-emachine

reseller, too. and yeah the system went tits up.

airdeano

So your saying I need to use the adapter?

 

[airdeano]

Technically, a 20-pin ATX connector can be plugged straight into a 24-pin motherboard socket,

leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected. The four pins that you are leaving open are just

redundant pins for higher current capability.

There was obviously a good reason to add extra four pins to the main power cable-- it was

done to support higher current requirements.

airdeano

 

[seumasbeathan]

Yeah even though I think my 20 pin psu would work I have decided that rather than buying an ssd im gonna get a new psu, would this one be good do you think? - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0050AFU...de=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B0050AFU46

 

[Grizzly]

Yeah even though I think my 20 pin psu would work I have decided that rather than buying an ssd im gonna get a new psu, would this one be good do you think? - http://www.amazon.co...ASIN=B0050AFU46

Definitely a better idea to get a new PSU, I assumed since you were looking at adapters that you couldn't possibly buy a new one.

But now we're on that subject how much do you have to spend on a new PSU? And are you bothered about it being modular or not?

Also what's going to be running off of it?

 

[seumasbeathan]

About 50-60 pounds, whether it is modular or not doesn't matter and apart from cpu, mobo etc the only power hungry thing will be a HD 5850

 

[Blameless]

An adapter will simply bridge the 4 extra pins to locations on the 20 pin that already provide the inputs required.

 

[Grizzly]

Having a bit of trouble finding a PSU that I know is decent at the price.

I have heard of Corsair builder PSUs going pop and getting coil whine so personally wouldn't recommend them.

Not sure about the Be Quiet L7 PSUs it may be worth looking for some reviews and forum feedback.

 

[seumasbeathan]

Yeah I will look them up, cheers

What about the OCZ Modetreme 550w or the OCZ ZS 550w -http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies+-+PSUs/Non-Modular+650W+or+less/550W+OCZ+ZS+Series+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+?productId=45457&source=googleps ?

 

[Grizzly]

I wouldn't know, what I do know is OCZ appear to have built up a reputation of being unreliable on the forum and with TTL.

It would be a last resort for me.

 

[seumasbeathan]

Yeah I was thinking that, well I have looked up quite a few reviews and the Cosair CX600 actually appears to be pretty good, plus It has nylon braided cables which the be quiet one does not