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  1. 19-10-2006 01:54 PM #1
    kevmac
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    Default PSU's and SATA cables

    Hi

    Planning my first computer build so I'm keen to try and buy appropriate parts.
    I intend buying a SATA 2 capable motherboard and so would also like to buy a SATA 2 hard drive. Does this mean I must have a PSU that is SATA enabled.
    Also the question of 24 or 20 pins. I read recently that converting via an adapter is OK from 24 to 20 but 20 to 24 is not so good. Is this true?

    Thanks for all help in advance!..............K
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  2. 19-10-2006 03:36 PM #2
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    Default Re: PSU's and SATA cables

    Hi, welcome to the forums

    Ok so are you going to purchase a new power supply or use one you already have?

    You dont need a SATA enabled PSU as such just a PSU with enough power to run the motherboard your going to buy, normally 350W or higher is ok but its worth checking in the motherboard manual the minimum spc PSU required.

    Most of the latest PSU's come with SATA power connectors, but you can get adapters which convert the standard power connector to SATA ones also which will work fine. (You may get these with your motherboard as part of the pack)

    24 - 20 pin - Again it depends on the motherboard but most will except both without the need to an adapter but it really depends on the PSU and motherboard your using.

    If you want to give me the make and model of the motherboard you buying and the PSU details i can check all this out for you..

    thanks
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  3. 05-09-2008 11:14 AM #3
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    Default Re: PSU's and SATA cables

    Hi Im Chris B This is a good question my Mother board is a 20 pin socket and my PSU is a 24 but the last 4 clump is a pull off or as ive done slips on the socket still attached what do these last four pins do and do i need them in a plug some where else. My mother board is a Asrock 4 CoreDual-sata2 R2.0 and the PSU is a ThermalTake TR2 500 ATX12V 2.0 psu20pin+4pin SatA ready. I hope you dont mind me asking this question here. CB
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