CPU power connector

[Minicoop503]

Im transferring my old computer stuff into another case (processor, mobo, video card) since im getting new stuff and i realized that the power supply doesnt have the cpu power connector. I think it is called the p4 style connector or something. Can i just buy an adapter to change a 4 pin mollux connector into the 4 pin p4 style connector?

Thanks


and Merry Christmas Eve!

[megawhompertoo]

Re: CPU power connector

That's weird. You are talking about the 4-pin plug beside the cpu, and not the 20/24 pin that plugs into the MOBO right?

I've never seen anything like that inside a desktop system.

Post model of your mobo and model of you psu please.

edit: This isn't the right one, but you are talking about the small cable that goes with this product, right?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812183045

edit: you almost have to have a 4-pin +12Vconnector unless you bought a server case/psu combo

[Minicoop503]

Re: CPU power connector

yes, im talking about the 4 pin plug next to the cpu.

the case is pretty old and also i think the psu was designed more for amd mobo's so thats why it might not have a connector.


my computer is prebuilt and its an emachines t3506 so im not sure of the mobo model or psu model.

[Stormy{CAN}]

Re: CPU power connector

Specs,

http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=T-Series&model=T3506

as to what the motherboard is, no idea.

[Minicoop503]

Re: CPU power connector

ive found the mobo

http://www.intel.com/products/mother...1GGC/index.htm

and those specs are useless because ive basically replaced everything except the case lol

[Sir. S.A.S]

Re: CPU power connector

id go out and buy a new psu then your also secured fo the future when u want to upgrade!

[Minicoop503]

Re: CPU power connector

well, the computer im going to be building with my old stuff is going to be for my family to use to just email and internet, etc.. so it probably wont get upgraded. I might go to the store today to look for an adapter.

[megawhompertoo]

Re: CPU power connector

you're talking about that celeron D? you're telling me you're going to try to find an adapter that will let you run (best guess here) an antique ATX v1.x PSU to power a processor that was produced when ATX v. 2.x was the standard? that sounds like a great way to end up sharing your new rig with the rest of the fam. then again, this is the season for sharing. :)

the cheapest 300W psu from radioshack is probably a better choice; you could fry alot of things with frankenstein's (from the information you've provided) power supply.

[Minicoop503]

Re: CPU power connector

im not sure what kind of power supply it is, my dad got the case years ago so its pretty old. I'm still going to go and look and if there isnt anything, I might get a new power supply.

[megawhompertoo]

Re: CPU power connector

im not sure what kind of power supply it is, my dad got the case years ago so its pretty old. I'm still going to go and look and if there isnt anything, I might get a new power supply.

well, good *fizzle, pop, spark* luck with that. Let me know if you find a store that sells an adaptor kit like that. they may also sell an adaptor kit i'm looking for that will let me move a thirty year old ford truck motor into a '03 chevy corvette i saw in the junk yard.

[Minicoop503]

Re: CPU power connector

^^ is that supposed to be sarcastic or something?

[megawhompertoo]

Re: CPU power connector

^^ is that supposed to be sarcastic or something?

nope. i really do wish you good luck with that, and i'm hoping that if you do rig up something, at the most it only burns up frankenstein's power supply and not everything else you're risking by trying to save $20-$30.

oh, and the last part was allegory rather than sarcasm. another example of allegory would be me asking you to check The Adaptor Store's shipping prices on 1700 year old clay, as I was thinking about fixing my leaky faucet with remnants of the Roman Aqueduct.

allegory: an abstract idea (pennywise and pound foolish) relayed through the use of a narrative based on concrete objects (fords and corvettes/faucets and shipping Aqueduct pieces).

best of luck!