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06-15-2007, 12:42 AM
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Junior Techie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 71
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I just got my Rosewill 550w psu from newegg. And I noticed that it had an option extra 4-pin part to the mother board cord.. So i guess that means you could choose to have either 20 or 24 pin? My question is.. do i plug both in? why is there an option? my old one had only 20pin one and there were 4 empty slots. I guess before I keep ranting. What is recommended and why? and so on! Thanks
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06-15-2007, 12:44 AM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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Use whatever is needed by the mobo. If the mobo has a 20 pin socket, use the 20 pin connector.
Now-a-days, newer mobos run off a 24 pin power connection, the psu willl run with 20 or 24 pin regardless
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"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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06-15-2007, 12:46 AM
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Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,883
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You plug in whatever the motherboard requires. If it only has a 20 Pin connector, then you can only plug the 20 Pin part in, the extra 4 will need to be detached. If it has a 24 Pin connector then you need to leave the 4 pins attached and click in the whole thing.
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06-15-2007, 12:49 AM
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Indeed. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,554
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Ste-
Since when did Rosewill start making good PSUs? I saw them recommended in another thread as well. I thought they were just rebranded and cheap?
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06-15-2007, 12:50 AM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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Rosewill have good psus for a while now
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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Originally Posted by Norcent I need to stop using the internet. | | |
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06-15-2007, 12:55 AM
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Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,883
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As with everything, quality changes over time(for better or for worse). No guide will ever be true indefinitly. Though I am pretty sure rosewill is not on the avoid List.
There was a time, maybe 2-3 years ago when I couldn't even dream of reccomending a rosewill PSU. But times change, I am not sure of an exact date when they became "Acceptable" to the common computer builder.
They are Cheaper than other brands, but for their price they are "bang for the buck."
I myself would never buy anything outside this list: But thats just because I am anal about power supplies.
PC Power and cooling
Etasis
Zippy
Seasonic
Corsair
Silverstone
OCZ Technologies (Excluding Modstream Line)
Enhance
Fortron (FSP)
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06-15-2007, 12:59 AM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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lol, Ultra's not on the list...
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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Originally Posted by Norcent I need to stop using the internet. | | |
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06-15-2007, 01:16 AM
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Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,883
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Because I would never buy one ever again..
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06-15-2007, 01:17 AM
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Retired. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 8,090
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Lucky me.....
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
"The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in."
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Originally Posted by Norcent I need to stop using the internet. | | |
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06-15-2007, 01:19 AM
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Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,883
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Actually, Ultras first line of X connects were the worst. They have since gotten better. But I still won't buy one ever again.  | |
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