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lowpro804
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_ 		25. November 2007 @ 22:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So ok i came across this strange but interesting problem .....i have a mobo don't really matter whut type right now but is it true you can pluga 20 pin p/s connector into a 24 pin and it work just fine ?, because i looked in my manual and it does say it's possible but i heard advice from others it not advised , now you can but an adpator for it to so it's not like it wouldn't power it .......well just thought id ask before i fry something lol .
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ddp
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_ 		25. November 2007 @ 22:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes you can plug a 20 pin psu into a 24 pin motherboard with no problem.
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lowpro804
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_ 		26. November 2007 @ 09:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks thats great because i was givin a generic PSU 450 watt with the 24 pin but last time i used something so cheapi heard crackling noise's right before my comp shut off on me so now im gonna use my 500 that i have ....but thank's again DDP !
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