C curtcheese64 In Runtime Messages 430 Feb 18, 2006 #1 What's the difference between a 24 pin PSU and a 20 + 4 pin PSU?
V Vybuni Daemon Poster Messages 1,486 Location N/A Feb 18, 2006 #2 On a 20+4 Pin connector, the 4 pin part can be disconnected so it can be used with a 20 pin motherboard. The 20+4 will work anywhere a 24 is needed.
On a 20+4 Pin connector, the 4 pin part can be disconnected so it can be used with a 20 pin motherboard. The 20+4 will work anywhere a 24 is needed.
F FghtinIrshNvrDi Fully Optimized Messages 3,453 Feb 18, 2006 #3 20+4 is a more versitile version of the 24 pin hookup. Ryan
Nitestick Golden Master Messages 8,478 Location Ñмерти Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñпаме Feb 19, 2006 #4 24 pin is the newer incarnation of the ATX power supply. it has the detachable 4 pin section so as to be backwards compatable with older motherboards
24 pin is the newer incarnation of the ATX power supply. it has the detachable 4 pin section so as to be backwards compatable with older motherboards
W wxt38 In Runtime Messages 123 Feb 19, 2006 #5 a true 24 pin connector does not have a detachable 4 pins. for the 24 pins with 4 detachable pins they would be listed as 20+4 pins.
a true 24 pin connector does not have a detachable 4 pins. for the 24 pins with 4 detachable pins they would be listed as 20+4 pins.