How do i know if my motherboard will connect to my powersupply?

[hoboman365]

Hello, i am building a pc for the first time and cant figure out if my motherboard will properly connect to my power supply

mobo: http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GeForce-Chipset-Motherboard-GA-M68MT-S2/dp/B005X64M4G/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1337443261&sr=8-15

power supply: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7195036

 

[nikorr]

The 4 pin is for the CPU, so use the 4 pin plug on the PSU.

 

[nikorr]

ATX 4 Pin Power Connector

 

[nikorr]

24 pin

 

[nikorr]

Many of the newer PSU models have a single 8-pin cable that can be split into two 4-pin (2X2) cables...you only use one connector)

 

[hoboman365]

ok thanks but do all cpu's use the 4pin connecter?

 

[hoboman365]

and also does the power supply come with these cords or do i have to buy them

 

[claysm]

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ok thanks but do all cpu's use the 4pin connecter?

Yes, all cpu's will need at least the 4-pin connector. The 8-pin variation is for supplemental power, which your motherboard won't need, and the end of the power cable will be keyed with shapes, so simply plug in the 4 that fit the 4-pin socket. As to your second question, the answer is yes, all power supplies come with cables for 4-pin cpu power (yours will come with an 8-pin, but again, you'll only need the 4 that fit) and 24-pin motherboard power.

 

[hoboman365]

so, to put it in simpler words these two are in fact compatible?

 

[nikorr]

ok thanks but do all cpu's use the 4pin connecter?

Its not about the CPU.

Its about the mobo, what kind of connector it has. Some have 4pin some 8 pin.

And same it is with the PSU.

The 4 pin will work and power the 8 pin slot without any problem.

 

[nikorr]

so, to put it in simpler words these two are in fact compatible?

Your PSU has 4pin + 4 pin.

Use the ATX 4 Pin, there is a label on each cable.

And yes, they are compatible.

 

[bucknutty]

holy crap Nikorr... that was one of the most detailed photo explanations i have ever seen.

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