cheap case with decent psu and 24pin connector?

[diabloII]

i need a cheap case with a decent psu (maybe antec?, or just one that won't crash on my 64 3200+ 6600gt pci-e mobo) with a 24pin connector (i've read that pci-e requires a 24pin connector)

 

[phosho510]

24 pin psu, cost at least over 70bux.
just get a good 20pin psu, and get an adapater

 

[diabloII]

where's a cheap and reliable place i can get a 24pin adapter?

also, is a 24pin adapter NEEDED (like can i put a 20pin adapter in my 24pin mobo and still work?)

 

[phosho510]

newegg.com
it will probaly work like some people said it would, but its better to be safe then sorry, plus an adapter only cost like 6 bux.

 

[aj2003]

agreed 24pin psus are expensive but i wouldnt trade mine for a more powerful 20pin on.

 

[idiotec]

That was the one thing I f'd up on when I ordered my parts and got a 24pin mobo with a 20pin psu. I have been runing it so far without an adapter, so yes it works. I still plan on getting one just haven't gotten my lazy ass to do it yet. My manual said it "wasn't recommended." But didn't say DON'T either. So, I don't think your risking anything fatal.