Any converters to make a 24-Pin a 20 pin?

[LiquidX]

I bought the wrong PSU but before I go and buy another one are there any converters to make a 24-Pin a 20 pin?

 

[[Spectre]]

Yeah they are available. A lot of 24pin PSU's ship with the adapter.

http://www.newegg.com/product/Produ...24+pin+to+20+pin+ATX+Converter+Model+TC-20/24

 

[LiquidX]

Spectre you a life saver, did a search on the egg an didnt find one. Thanks alot.

 

[[Spectre]]

Spectre you a life saver, did a search on the egg an didnt find one. Thanks alot.

No problem. Just got hit the right search string.

 

[Vertigo Acid]

also, FWIW, you can just let the extra 4 pins hang off the side, space permitting around the plug. Also, it's keyed so you can't plug it in wrong even like that

 

[[Spectre]]

also, FWIW, you can just let the extra 4 pins hang off the side, space permitting around the plug. Also, it's keyed so you can't plug it in wrong even like that

True. I know you can't though on the Asus K8V SE Deluxe there are caps in the way in my case Thanks Asus

 

[LiquidX]

also, FWIW, you can just let the extra 4 pins hang off the side, space permitting around the plug. Also, it's keyed so you can't plug it in wrong even like that

Thats great and I new I should have tried that. Thanks alot but is this safe? No risk or burning out the mobo?

 

[[Spectre]]

Thats great and I new I should have tried that. Thanks alot but is this safe? No risk or burning out the mobo?

Works fine so long as it stays seated.

 

[DarkenReaper57]

Are there any negatives in going 24 -> 20? I read that there are often problems with overclocking when using a 20 -> 24 adapter, so I am curious as to whether or not the same is true when going 24 -> 20.

 

[Vertigo Acid]

Are there any negatives in going 24 -> 20?

In a word, no

 

[Liam]

Are there any negatives in going 24 -> 20? I read that there are often problems with overclocking when using a 20 -> 24 adapter, so I am curious as to whether or not the same is true when going 24 -> 20.

Just a little increased resistance, AFIAK.

 

[[Spectre]]

Just a little increased resistance, AFIAK.

True. Any adapter will add resistance. The resistance here is mostly on the 3.3v line.

 

[Ice Czar]

Thats great and I new I should have tried that. Thanks alot but is this safe? No risk or burning out the mobo?

none
I run an old 20 pin Shuttle\Celeron off a 2U EPS12V (24 pin) that way
the clips dont line up thats about it
if there is stress on the connector and you cant deal with it any other way a spot of hotglue will see ya