20-24 adapator?

diminiondiminion
edited March 2005 in Hardware
I just got my dfi nf4 ultra-d yesterday and was deciding on my power supply. I was going for the Turbo-Cool 425 Deluxe but its a 20pin power connector and the m/b is a 24. So i was wondering; is there any "loss" along the rails using a 20-24 adapator?

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  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited March 2005
    You can just plug the 20 pin directly into the 24pin connector and it will work. No adapter needed. I have a system on the exact same board with an Antec TruPower 20pin and it's working excellently.
  • diminiondiminion
    edited March 2005
    okay, tahnks for that info! :D
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited March 2005
    but if u feel the need

    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-101-121&depa=0
  • lemonlimelemonlime Canada Member
    edited March 2005
    I ran my Ultra-D with a True430 20-pin without any issues. DFI very strongly recommends using a 24-pin PSU. They are always encouraging it on their support forums.

    One note: apparently if you want to use the +5V memory jumper, you have to have all ATX pins connected (i.e 24-pin psu or 20-pin with adapter).

    That PCP&C psu will work fine, but you may want to reconsider, and pick up an ATX2.0 PSU, it'll be more future friendly, especially considering how pricy those PCP&C supplies are. Might make more sense to get something with native SATA, PCI-E connectors and 24-pin. You should give the 510-Express a look-see, I picked one up and am very happy with it. Its a pretty future proof PSU, and very beefy compared to the 425.

    OCZ also makes some really mean 24-pin PSU's, and cost significantly less than the PCP&C units. I probably would have bought one if it wasn't for the fact that it is a few centimeters deeper than most standard atx powersupplies, and wouldn't fit in my rig. (mackanz, do you have a suggestions box? :D)

    Miguel.
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