[SOLVED] can i use a psu with a 18 pin main connector on a normal motherboard?

[farooqaq]

so i wanted a modular psu and looked everywhere and couldn't find a cheap one and saw someone selling a cooler master 650w gold and the guy is selling it because he couldn't get it to work.

i though if i use a 6 pin with 18 pin will it work and if it works will it be safe for my pc?

the psu 4 6 pin connectors and there will be plently left for other stuff.

if anybody thinks it's ok then it's a win lol or if it doesn't i will feel like an idiot D;

 

[MadsModsat]

The 20+4 pin cable that comes with the PSU, combines ATX 18P with ATX 10P into one connector (20+4-pin).

No daptors needed

I have a PSU with same configuration, it is not an uncommon setup

 

[farooqaq]

The 20+4 pin cable that comes with the PSU, combines ATX 18P with ATX 10P into one connector (20+4-pin).

No daptors needed

I have a PSU with same configuration, it is not an uncommon setup

but that will be 28 pins? 🤔

due to lock down everything is closed if it works but needs a adapter or whatever it is called then i might have to wait a long time

 

[MadsModsat]

Yes, you are correct, that would be 28 pins, some of the extra wires are for sensory purposes and are spliced together with other wires.

The 18-pins and the 10-pins are wired into a 20+4-pin motherboard connector, believe it or not

You do not need an adaptor, the correct cable should be included with the PSU modular cable kit

Like I said, it is a configuration seen on multiple PSUs

My current Seasonic has that configuration, my previous Corsair AX860 had that configuration, and I have seen other examples on these forums as well

I can post a picture of one of my 18+10 pin -> 24-pin cables for visual reference, if you want?

Or you can verify my statement by looking it up in the PSU manual 😉

 

[farooqaq]

Yes, you are correct, that would be 28 pins, some of the extra wires are for sensory purposes.

The 18-pins and the 10-pins are wired into a 20+4-pin motherboard connector, believe it or not

You do not need an adaptor, the correct cable should be included with the PSU modular cable kit

Like I said, it is a configuration seen on multiple PSUs

My current Seasonic has that configuration, my previous Corsair AX860 had that configuration, and I have seen other examples on these forums as well

I can post a picture of one of my 18+10 pin -> 24-pin cables for visual reference, if you want?

Or you can verify my statement by looking it up in the PSU manual 😉

ok thanks for the help, i just wanted to confirm lol never used a full modular psu before

 

[MadsModsat]

Some modular PSUs uses a differnt combination of pins. I have also seen 24+4-pin to 20+4-pin on a PSU

I hope you'll be able to get the PSU up and running

 

[farooqaq]

Yes, you are correct, that would be 28 pins, some of the extra wires are for sensory purposes and are spliced together with other wires.

The 18-pins and the 10-pins are wired into a 20+4-pin motherboard connector, believe it or not

You do not need an adaptor, the correct cable should be included with the PSU modular cable kit

Like I said, it is a configuration seen on multiple PSUs

My current Seasonic has that configuration, my previous Corsair AX860 had that configuration, and I have seen other examples on these forums as well

I can post a picture of one of my 18+10 pin -> 24-pin cables for visual reference, if you want?

Or you can verify my statement by looking it up in the PSU manual 😉

ok i needed to ask one more thing,the guy said it doesn't support his motherboard.

so is there a compatibility issue with PSUs too or the psu itself is dead?

 

[MadsModsat]

I can't think of any reasons it wouldn't be compatible with the majority of current motherboards that require standard 20-pin or 24-pin motherboard power connection

Without knowing the actual model, the PSU appear to me to be following current standards, and I suspect the problem would be the PSU itself, if you are unable to make it work, when connecting it correctly