DSATX Power Overload?

**dhantiflag** · 01-14-2008, 10:28 AM

ok, so i just bought a new mobo and proc, its a new core 2 dou setup

only problem i have is that this mobo is 24 pin, my psu is 20 pin

any ideas on what to do?

**DarquePervert** · 01-14-2008, 10:39 AM

Get a 20-to-24 pin ATX adapter.

**dhantiflag** · 01-14-2008, 10:44 AM

ok, so here was my thought, i already have a psu with a 24 pin connector, well actually its a 20 + 4, since that psu does not work i was thinking maybe i could cut off the 4 pin and splice it into the 20 pin?

**DarquePervert** · 01-14-2008, 10:49 AM

You certainly could.
There are pinout diagrams for the 20-to-24 pin adapters out there to use.
Break out the soldering iron & the multimeter and have at it!

**dhantiflag** · 01-14-2008, 10:50 AM

well each cable is color coated, like orange 3.3v and red 5 yel 12 black grnd... the last 4 pins are only

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATX i was looking at this and tried it....

to splice them in, i got it in and such but then i go to hook it up, i plug everything in go to turn on, and i get 5 blinks on my light on the ATX