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Power Supply Question

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#1 ·
My computer bought a 300w power supply. today i bought a 350W power supply but the main connector is only 20 pins. and my old power supply used a 24 pin main power suppy, it still owrks but i was wondering if this is safe.
 
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Nope. If your motherboard has a 24pin connector, and your PSU only has 20pins, it's not a good combo. Return the PSU before your computer suffers irreversible damage, and get the proper type of PSU.
 
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The above is correct. The motherboard mfg used the 24pin atx connector for a reason; the board needs the extra power. At the very least you are just asking for problems using a 20pin ps on a 24pin board.

Return the ps and get the correct one. Stay away from the 500W $25 power supplies; they will cause all types of problems.
 
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