24 <-> 20 pin power supply

[pmkdatabase]

Hi, I have a 24 pin power supply, 20 pin (new) mainboard. Does the plug
in to the middle of the 20 pin receptacle with 2 pins (1 row) hanging
over each end?

No adapters available here and this is an expensive, high end, server
PS. I don't want to change it for another one - can't anyway, as a
standard one won't mount properly.

Thanks very much,

Peter

 

[Gary]

Hi, I have a 24 pin power supply, 20 pin (new) mainboard. Does the plug
in to the middle of the 20 pin receptacle with 2 pins (1 row) hanging
over each end?

No adapters available here and this is an expensive, high end, server
PS. I don't want to change it for another one - can't anyway, as a
standard one won't mount properly.

Thanks very much,

Peter

Buy a 24 to 20 pin adapter.

http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=BMAX24

 

[peterkhub-usenet]

Next time please read the post first!!

"NO ADAPTERS AVAILABLE HERE". That means even by ordering off the web.
Why, you may ask, because obviously you have no idea? Because I am not
in the USA, not in the UK, but Thailand. Few web resellers will accept
even a Visa/MC/AMex with a Thai billing address and even if they did,
shipping/duties/taxes will be 3X price of the product even if the
reseller would send stuff here (almost nobody will) and if it didn't
get stolen on the way.

Not only that, the adapter on this link is opposite of what I need and
described! ln fact I know where to buy the *right* adapter. That was
not the question. If you can't answer the question someone posts, you
should just shut up instead of trying to show how clever you are.

Please if anyone can answer my question I would really appreciate it.

 

[Ralph Wade Phillips]

Howdy!

Hi, I have a 24 pin power supply, 20 pin (new) mainboard. Does the plug
in to the middle of the 20 pin receptacle with 2 pins (1 row) hanging
over each end?

No, but it should fit with all four extra pins off one side.

The connector is keyed - don't try excessive force, but it should
pop right in.

No adapters available here and this is an expensive, high end, server
PS. I don't want to change it for another one - can't anyway, as a
standard one won't mount properly.

May I suggest a new case and PSU instead? Or a server grade MB to
use in this server, instead of the cheap crap you picked up at the flea
market?

RwP

 

[Tony]

Next time please read the post first!!

"NO ADAPTERS AVAILABLE HERE". That means even by ordering off the web.
Why, you may ask, because obviously you have no idea? Because I am not
in the USA, not in the UK, but Thailand. Few web resellers will accept
even a Visa/MC/AMex with a Thai billing address and even if they did,
shipping/duties/taxes will be 3X price of the product even if the
reseller would send stuff here (almost nobody will) and if it didn't
get stolen on the way.

Not only that, the adapter on this link is opposite of what I need and
described! ln fact I know where to buy the *right* adapter. That was
not the question. If you can't answer the question someone posts, you
should just shut up instead of trying to show how clever you are.

Please if anyone can answer my question I would really appreciate it.

Wow. great atitude for someone seeking assistance.,..

-Tony-

 

[spodosaurus]

Next time please read the post first!!

"NO ADAPTERS AVAILABLE HERE". That means even by ordering off the web.
Why, you may ask, because obviously you have no idea? Because I am not
in the USA, not in the UK, but Thailand. Few web resellers will accept
even a Visa/MC/AMex with a Thai billing address and even if they did,
shipping/duties/taxes will be 3X price of the product even if the
reseller would send stuff here (almost nobody will) and if it didn't
get stolen on the way.

Chill dude. If you want one of these things I'll post you one from
Australia. Just send me a money order.

Another respondant has suggested that you just offset the pins, but from
what I've been reading I'm not sure it works that way. It may work with
a 20-pin PSU to a 24-pin motherboard, but not vice/versa without cutting
the 24-pin connector. If you're feeling adventerous (ie- willing to risk
hardware) you could try that...

I'd reconsider getting a more appropriate PSU for the application.
Failing that you can email me (mind the spam trap) and I can post you
the adapter. I'd probably order from these guys (an Australian company):

http://www.pccasegear.com/prod2690.htm

but these guys have something similar for a far greater price:

http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/index...t[product_code]=CB-EPSATX&input[category_id]=

so check them both and see if they're equivalent.

Cheers,

Ari

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[David Maynard]

Chill dude. If you want one of these things I'll post you one from
Australia. Just send me a money order.

Another respondant has suggested that you just offset the pins, but from
what I've been reading I'm not sure it works that way. It may work with
a 20-pin PSU to a 24-pin motherboard, but not vice/versa without cutting
the 24-pin connector. If you're feeling adventerous (ie- willing to risk
hardware) you could try that...

The last PSU with 24 pin power connector I used had the 4 end pins
breakaway and after you did you had two connectors, a 20 and a 4.

I'd reconsider getting a more appropriate PSU for the application.
Failing that you can email me (mind the spam trap) and I can post you
the adapter. I'd probably order from these guys (an Australian company):

http://www.pccasegear.com/prod2690.htm

but these guys have something similar for a far greater price:

http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/index...t[product_code]=CB-EPSATX&input[category_id]=


so check them both and see if they're equivalent.

Cheers,

Ari

 

[Bob M]

Next time please read the post first!!

"NO ADAPTERS AVAILABLE HERE". That means even by ordering off the web.
Why, you may ask, because obviously you have no idea? Because I am not
in the USA, not in the UK, but Thailand. Few web resellers will accept
even a Visa/MC/AMex with a Thai billing address and even if they did,
shipping/duties/taxes will be 3X price of the product even if the
reseller would send stuff here (almost nobody will) and if it didn't
get stolen on the way.

Not only that, the adapter on this link is opposite of what I need and
described! ln fact I know where to buy the *right* adapter. That was
not the question. If you can't answer the question someone posts, you
should just shut up instead of trying to show how clever you are.

Please if anyone can answer my question I would really appreciate it.

Then you're shit out of luck now aren't you? Prick.

 

[John Weiss]

Next time please read the post first!!

Next time you post, include all relevant information!

Please if anyone can answer my question I would really appreciate it.

Show that appreciation with an apology.

 

[peterkhub-usenet]

No, but it should fit with all four extra pins off one side.

The connector is keyed - don't try excessive force, but it should

pop right in.

No adapters available here and this is an expensive, high end, server
PS. I don't want to change it for another one - can't anyway, as a
standard one won't mount properly.

May I suggest a new case and PSU instead? Or a server grade MB to

use in this server, instead of the cheap crap you picked up at the flea
market?

Actually I figured it out myself, but thanks for answering the
question.

As I said, this is a good server PS. It was supplied by Supermicro with
the server case (SC 742 - brand new), is 550 W, universal 100-240 V
input. The make/model is Ablecom SP550-RP. The MB is a new Tyan 5112.
You may not like Tyan, or even this MB for some reason, but it is in
fact, server grade. There is not a huge selection of ECC supporting MBs
out there, that is one reason I went with this one. What do _you_
recommend?

Peter

 

[Bob Day]

pop right in.


use in this server, instead of the cheap crap you picked up at the flea
market?

Actually I figured it out myself, but thanks for answering the
question.

As I said, this is a good server PS. It was supplied by Supermicro with
the server case (SC 742 - brand new), is 550 W, universal 100-240 V
input. The make/model is Ablecom SP550-RP. The MB is a new Tyan 5112.
You may not like Tyan, or even this MB for some reason, but it is in
fact, server grade. There is not a huge selection of ECC supporting MBs
out there, that is one reason I went with this one. What do _you_
recommend?

All server grade boards should support ECC. I would recommend one
that supports advanced ECC, i.e. Chipkill, such as the ASUS SK8V or
the Arima HDAMB.

-- Bob Day
http://bobday.vze.com