ATX PSU connections

[dart15]

At last the "beast" is built........almost!

One final step before I can crank it up..... This will possibly appear to be a stupid question but I'd rather be called stupid for asking rather than not asking!

The psu provides two ATX power leads - one 24 pin mb connector and another which is comprised of 2 x 4 pin connectors.

My question concerns the latter.

The MB has in addition to the 24 pin socket an 8 pin ATX 12v power connector. The MB instructions say, "to use a4-pin ATX. power. supply plug it along pin 1 and pin 5". (This indicates to use the left block of 4 pins of the 8 pin socket).

QUESTION: do I simply use one of the two 4-pin leads OR use both 4-pin leads together as the harness wiring appears to suggest? OR can I use either option and it will not matter?

Appreciate advice from somebody that KNOWS

Many thanks

[omitchell]

This guy has some great build videos that will probably answer your question... https://www.youtube.com/user/CareyHolzman/videos

[Timmo]

QUOTE (dart15 @ Aug 27 2014,5:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

At last the "beast" is built........almost!

One final step before I can crank it up..... This will possibly appear to be a stupid question but I'd rather be called stupid for asking rather than not asking!

The psu provides two ATX power leads - one 24 pin mb connector and another which is comprised of 2 x 4 pin connectors.

My question concerns the latter.

The MB has in addition to the 24 pin socket an 8 pin ATX 12v power connector. The MB instructions say, "to use a4-pin ATX. power. supply plug it along pin 1 and pin 5". (This indicates to use the left block of 4 pins of the 8 pin socket).

QUESTION: do I simply use one of the two 4-pin leads OR use both 4-pin leads together as the harness wiring appears to suggest? OR can I use either option and it will not matter?

Appreciate advice from somebody that KNOWS

Many thanks

I don't have my box in front of me as it's in storage, but I think they will only fit one way/position anyway (i.e. you can't get it wrong)- Easy enough to check (without it plugged in!) If it will fit in multiple positions, then get further advice.

[dart15]

QUOTE (omitchell @ Aug 27 2014,5:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This guy has some great build videos that will probably answer your question... https://www.youtube.com/user/CareyHolzman/videos

Excellent! Found the answer I was looking for....and a lot more besides!

Many thanks for the link

[omitchell]

Anytime. That guy used to build them for Intel and has been building them for over 26 years so he's quite a useful tool to have in your bookmarks lol