Power Supply/Power Connector

[therealnapster8]

Hello, i am looking to build a new computer with an ASrock motherboard(http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813157083).
The specifications say that it takes a 20 pin connector from the power supply, but when i look at the pictures it seems to also have a 4 pin port for a 4 pin connector. Can anyone clerify if the 4 pin port is optional or i need to buy a PSU with a 20+4 pin connectors. Thans in advance.




-Napster

 

[DBD]

It takes a 20 pin connector, The 4 pin port on the mobo is for something else that your PSU should have a connector for.

 

[JKnPA]

Napster....
Its the ATX 12volts for your CPU.
Your P/S should have a 4pin connector (white).
The wires s/b Yellow & Black.
* yellow...... 12v.
black....... Gnd.
red............. 5v.

** connector near 20pin main power connector.
see link below....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Showi...775)+VIA+PT880+ATX+Intel+Motherboard+-+Retail

 

[therealnapster8]

What do you mean? I am quite a noob, can you explain further?
Thanks for replying!

 

[DBD]

This if from a random PSU, In RED is what goes into the 4-pin port JKnPA was telling you the colors and volts or the wires that go to the 4-pin Connector

* 1x 20/24-Pin Motherboard Connector
* 1x 4-Pin +12V Motherboard Connector
* 2x 6-Pin PCI-Express Connectors
* 1x 5-Pin SATA Power Cable
* 1x 4-Pin Power Cable
* 1x 4-Pin Power Cable
* 1x 4-Pin Power Cable with Floppy power connector
* 1x 8-Pin EPS Motherboard Power Cable
* 1x Y Cable with 2 5-Pin SATA Connectors
* 2x Y Cable with two 4-Pin Connectors
* 1x 12.5" 4-Pin Power Cable with 3 cooling fan connectors
* 1x 4-Pin Power Cable with Floppy power connector