WTF.. 8 pin atx connector?

[macewank]

bought a FSP550-60PLG PSU for my new A8N motherboard and just hit a roadblock... its 24+8, and the A8N is 24+4 on the ATX connectors... what the hell am i gonna do now?

 

[Hawkbit]

Interestingly, I use a 20 pin psu and just bought a MB that requires 24 pin. I went to my local microcenter and they had a combo kit that included a 20pin to 24pin adapter as well as a 4pin to 8pin adapter. I will get the part number and namebrand when I get home from work and post it here. I don't know if you will be able to order it from www.microcenter.com or not, but I will at least get the make and model. It was $10 for the kit.

 

[ribbon13]

24+8 is SSI ETX 3.5 / EPS12V. Its standard... Intel was deviating from the SSI standards with the 4-pin, which then others followed suit.

 

[ribbon13]

It was such a problem that PC Power & Coolings Turbo-Cool 510XE came with both types.
http://pcpowercooling.com/products/power_supplies/dimensions/images/mb_T51XE.gif

 

[Hawkbit]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0183050

Found it - I think this is what you are looking for. I can't vouch for the 4 to 8 adapter quality, but the 20 to 24 seemed decent and 12 hours in has caused no issues.

 

[ribbon13]

I think he needs a 8 to 4 not 4 to 8.....

 

[Hawkbit]

My bad. Sorry man. I've been getting so much decent help here I was trying to help others...

 

[ribbon13]

It's alright, at least you try.

Anyone who does need that cable you linked should get it at newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-183-045&depa=0

 

[ribbon13]

Basically need this cable with reverse sexes...
http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/12-183-045-12.JPG