24-pin to 20-pin Quick answer please

mp3guy · 13-06-2005 5:33pm #1

My friend just got his new comp parts today, but the PSU has a 24-pin power connecter and the mobo has a 20-pin socket. I've heard you can use the 24pin in the 20pin socket once it fits. Problem, theres 2 capacitors in the way. Could I cut the extra 4 sockets off? Not fully, just far enough through the plastic so that they could be bent above the capacitors. If so, whats the best way to do it?

snappieT · 13-06-2005 5:35pm

Yeah, no problem at all. Have done it myself on more than one occasion.

snappieT · 13-06-2005 5:36pm

Yeah, no problem at all. Have done it myself on more than one occasion. I used a stanley knife that had been in a flame.

karltimber · 13-06-2005 5:39pm

would it not easier to get one from England.

I had the same problem - couldn't get on in ireland !!!!!

Cost about €5 for the 24 to 20 connector

Nukem · 13-06-2005 6:07pm

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=306332&cks=PRL

mp3guy · 13-06-2005 8:44pm

OK, got a standard steak knife, cut off the extra four, without damaging any wires. Works great.

jozi · 14-06-2005 8:52am

are the extra 4 still usable?
you'll prob find that future (and current) mobo's will start taking the 24 pin connector.
my psu came with the extra 4 pins detachable

24-pin to 20-pin Quick answer please

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