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Are power 24 pin power adapters safe?

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14 minutes ago, IMPNick said:

ok than k you. would it matter what company i buy it from or are all of them teh same?

For proprietary connectors if you find one that is compatible get it, there isn't really a brand in most cases as long as it looks good. 

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I recently purchased a power supply without realising that my mobo connector isnt 24 pins are power adapters safe (like 18-24 pin connector)or should i just upgrade my mobo?

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Adapters are fine. Just make sure to get the right one for your board.

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Just now, IMPNick said:

I recently purchased a power supply without realising that my mobo connector isnt 24 pins are power adapters safe (like 18-24 pin connector)or should i just upgrade my mobo?

You can get an adapter as long as you are able to find a compatible one, if you can't get one then it would be easier to just search for a new board than trying to trace pinouts and such. 

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8 minutes ago, W-L said:

You can get an adapter as long as you are able to find a compatible one, if you can't get one then it would be easier to just search for a new board than trying to trace pinouts and such. 

ok than k you. would it matter what company i buy it from or are all of them teh same?

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14 minutes ago, IMPNick said:

ok than k you. would it matter what company i buy it from or are all of them teh same?

For proprietary connectors if you find one that is compatible get it, there isn't really a brand in most cases as long as it looks good. 

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2 minutes ago, W-L said:

For proprietary connectors if you find one that is compatible get it, there isn't really a brand in most cases as long as it looks good. 

ok thanks

 

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Just now, IMPNick said:

ok thanks

 

Oh one thing I will mention is if there is specs on the wiring ideally it should be at least 18AWG as that is pretty standard for PSU wiring. 

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