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patchogue
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_ 		24. February 2008 @ 14:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hello All!
I was hoping that someone could help me on these probably really stupid questions.

- I have a Deskstar Sata HD. It has both molex & SATA power conectors. Should I use both or just the SATA connector?

- My other question relates to the mobo. It has both a 24 pin & 4 pin connectors on it. But my PSU (ultra 500W ATX) only has a 24 that can be split & plugged in 20 & 4. Should I split it up or just go with the 24?

Thanx in advance to any help you can give.
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ddp
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_ 		24. February 2008 @ 16:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
on the drive power connectors, use either 1 but not both. are you certain there is not a 4pin connector hiding amongst the other cables as the 4pin off the 24pin connector is not compatible with the motherboard's 4 pin connector?
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patchogue
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_ 		24. February 2008 @ 17:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanx for the quick reply. OK on the HD. But no there isn't a 4 pin connector, but there is however an 8 pin 12V EPS connector for a server / workstation board that can be splid apart to make 2 4 pin connectors. They do line up with the 4 pin CPU plug.
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ddp
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_ 		24. February 2008 @ 18:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what do you mean by "the 4pin cpu plug? do you mean the motherboard plug & not the cpu fan plug?
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patchogue
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_ 		24. February 2008 @ 18:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes, sorry about that the ATX 12V power connector.
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