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kiwis

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#262195 9-Jan-2020 17:13

I’m trying to assemble my computer.

A few questions regarding power.

I’m using my older power supply for a new build. I’ve got my CPU, RAM and hard drives all connected.

I’ve got my big 24 pin plug connected. What else would I need to connect it and power it up?

There is a 8pin ATC 12V plug but I’ve got no 8 pin plugs in my old power supply, I’ve got 6+2 plugs from the same wire? Is this a must have?

I’m keen to get it tested as the wire work is a bit of a headache

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#2389153 9-Jan-2020 17:16

6+2 sounds like its a PCI-E power so wont work on the motherboard only for a graphics card

what CPU PSU motherboard Etc did you get, you will likely need the 8 pin cpu power connector for it to function correctly.

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#2389155 9-Jan-2020 17:23

What's the model of your power supply and motherboard, if you are in Auckland I can help you.

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#2389158 9-Jan-2020 17:27

ACBel R88 power supply with an Airbus B450 board

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#2389163 9-Jan-2020 17:33

kiwis: ACBel R88 power supply with an Airbus B450 board

Can't find much about that Power supply and the bit I can recommend to stay away, you should have the 24 pin motherboard power connector, then a 8 pin CPU power connector to plug into the top left on the motherboard, as well as a PCI-E power connection don't get these mixed up, if your power supply doesn't have the CPU connection you will need a new one one.

This is the CPU power connector: http://www.playtool.com/pages/psuconnectors/connectors.html#eps4plus4

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#2389164 9-Jan-2020 17:35

Okay, so a new power supply needed too.

If I turned it on without what connection would I have done any damage?

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#2389166 9-Jan-2020 17:37

kiwis: Okay, so a new power supply needed too.

If I turned it on without what connection would I have done any damage?

No it just won't switch on, your power supply should at least have a 4pin, but this most likely won't work and it isn't recommended to run off just a 4 pin, so yeah I would recommend a new power supply.

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#2389167 9-Jan-2020 17:39

Might be a bit late for that, I wanted to see if the fans etc were connected.

So I need a new power supply, can you recommend what I need around 600-760W

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#2389168 9-Jan-2020 17:39

kiwis: Okay, so a new power supply needed too.

If I turned it on without what connection would I have done any damage?

dobut it will even switch on

what are the rest of the components in the build? if its a pretty simple build a 500-550w PSU will be fine

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#2389169 9-Jan-2020 17:40

please list what components you have

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#2389170 9-Jan-2020 17:42

kiwis: Might be a bit late for that, I wanted to see if the fans etc were connected.

So I need a new power supply, can you recommend what I need around 600-760W

Any Coolermaster, Corsair, EVGA or FSP really, if I had to recommend one it would be either of these:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUEVG11600/EVGA-600-GD-600W-80-Gold-Power-supply--5-year-limi

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUEVG11700/EVGA-700-GD-700W-80-Gold-Power-supply--5-year-limi

Depends on your requirements and if you want a modular or semi modular one, the ones above are not modular.

If you want a cleaner, less messy build then go for semi modular or fully modular they cost $30 / $60 more respectively.

If you want a fully modular one with a amazing warranty, these either of these will do:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUCLM7750/Cooler-Master-V-750W-80Plus-Gold-Full-Modular-Powe

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/PSUEVG14750/EVGA-SuperNOVA-750W-G3-80-Gold-Full-Modular-Power

Depends on your budget and what you want, golden rule though is to never cheap out on your power supply.

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#2389171 9-Jan-2020 17:43

RTX Super
16GB ram ddr4
3600x
3x HDD

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#2389172 9-Jan-2020 17:45

kiwis: RTX Super
16GB ram ddr4
3600x
3x HDD

there are 3 versions of the RTX super and all have different power requirements

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#2389173 9-Jan-2020 17:53

My old board is a ASUS M5A97 board, does this confirm or help confirm I have the wrong power supply?

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#2389174 9-Jan-2020 17:55

kiwis: My old board is a ASUS M5A97 board, does this confirm or help confirm I have the wrong power supply?

Your old board took a 8 pin CPU power connector so you shouldn't have a problem with your new board.

Judging by what you have I would still highly recommend you buy a new power supply unit.

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#2389175 9-Jan-2020 18:06

That was the plan next.

But it should work, how can I tell what one is my power then or should any 6+2 work?

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