Am I permanently screwed? or temporarily?

[Ric0h]

So I just noticed that my psu has a 20 pin power connector, and it needs a 24 pin connected, So I guess I am saved there as I can used an adapter.
Newegg.com - Link Depot Power Adapter Cable Model POW-ADT-2024 - Cables

But the thing is, I got a 600 power watts psu, and just curious to know if I use an adapter, if that will decrease or somewhat lower the wattage? or the overall performance?

Also, I know they are just cables, so should I still be aware of the brand? I will be buying this in mexico probably.
(compustar) I think that exists in USA too.

 

[Peter.Cort]

the 20 pin connector is part of it, there should be a 4pin that connects to the 20 to make it a 24. they should attach together.

 

[oldskool]

It shouldn't reduce the voltage, those adapters are designed to give the same voltage to the motherboard. Not sure of what you should get for cables brand-wise.

 

[Sora]

the 20 pin connector is part of it, there should be a 4pin that connects to the 20 to make it a 24. they should attach together.

exactly what he said. That zalman as all new psu's have a 20+4 pin connector. There should be a small 4 pin connected to the PSU.

 

[Ric0h]

Sora THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR NOTICING THAT, and looking at my sig!

lol dang i feel truly stupid. The =4 pin was like 1 inch away from the 20 pin.....(connnected to the same cable.)

haha you people can probably tell this is my first build just by hearing my stupid questions.