New MOBO/PSU Question

Disaster1Disaster1
edited October 2005 in Hardware
Ok I haven't build a computer for a while. This is probably a stupid question but I just want to be sure. I recently purchased this mobo:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128306

and this PSU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103512

The PSU has a 20 pin connector and the 4 pin 12V connector all in one (you can pull them apart) The motherboard has also has a combined space and a seperate 12V connector. Hopefully I'm right in assuming it doesn't matter which one I use? I just want to make sure...

TIA

Comments

  • Disaster1Disaster1
    edited October 2005
    No one knows or did I just not explain it well?
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited October 2005
    Sorry, but that's two years more advanced than anything I have in my systems. Wish I could help you here. Doesn't the motherboard manual explain?
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited October 2005
    Here's a link to your motherboard's manual download page.

    Edit: Alright. I did some searching, and some learning. That's fine, because I'm a bit behind in PC tech myself and want to get up to speed (bad pun intended). Otherwise, my wifes are $60/hour! (just kidding) The standalone ATX-12v square receptacle on the upper left of the motherboard MUST have the PSU's 4-pin, square 12v connector inserted. You can use a 20, or a 24 pin motherboard connector on your motherboard's main receptacle. You should do just fine if your PSU only has a 20 pin motherboard connector. Just ensure that the connector is properly oriented. The "top" four points of the receptacle do not have to be plugged; the bottom 20 must be plugged with the connector. (The manual shows which four connection points are optional.)
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