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hi all
i have a motherboard that has a microfit atx power connection on it (it's not old).
pin for pin, it is the exact same as a regular atx power connection, except that it is smaller!
here's a picture of the microfit atx connector on a powerseupply (not mine)
http://www.nb.nu/power%20atx24.jpg
unfortuneately, these powersupplies are pricey, and rather than get a weak one like that, i want to use my normal atx power supply with this motherboard that has a microfit atx power connector on it.
help!
thanks
spencer
No try! Do. Or do not. There is no try.
You evidently have a 24 pin ATX power connector. What you showed is a 20 pin ATX power connector. If your MBoard has a 20 pin connection then you can try two things. First of all look at your existing connector carefully. You may be able to separate the last 4 pins. This will create a 20 pin plus a 4 pin. Just use the 20 pin. If that isn't the case then there may be adapters available.
Where did you come up with the term microfit connector? I have never heard that term.
Lastly, 20 pin ATX power supplies are available and cost no more than a 24 pin PSU of similiar quality. I do think your connector might separate though. Just look for a seam at that point.
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I have seen 20 pin to 24 pin adapters on Ebay for under $10.00 including shipping. They probably have the 24 to 20 as well.
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I think OtheHill, is correct, I had the same problem after buying a new psu.
The last four pins, are on a separate plug, separate it, by sliding it up.
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the 24 pin connector is the one that i have. the 20 pi9n connector is just schown for a size comparison reasons.
i don't need 20 to 24 pin or whatever. i need 24 pin atx to 24 pin micro-fit (thanks oldslowpoke!) connector
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update: i found this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-HP-PAVILION-...this will do just fine. i can just put the motherboard in here and be done with it!
which rases another question, i'll post elsewhere.
thanks all!
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Dear All
out of interest, has anyone located a 24 pin regular to 24 pin microfit adapter that Platinum required for connection.
Good Luck - Keep us posted.
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thanks mike newcomb.
you know, getting the microfit adapter would be easier for me. instead of using this proprietary motherboard i could use a k8nf4g which has a pci express graphics slot. this itx board here only has one pci <_<
also, i'd be able to use a normal powersupply and whatever case i want. so if someone has this type of converter or finds where i can get one, let me know!
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