P3 PSU into P4 PSU

[Matthew A.]

I currently have a P3 ATX 300watt PSU that has both the ATX power connector as well as the 6 pin optional power connector coming out of it. The only thing it does not have that is required for P4 mobo's that use RDRAM is the 4 pin power connector. This connector is to supply -12v and +12v plus two grounds for the power needs of the RDRAM. I would like to know if I can use two unused IDE power connectors and make one 4 pin connector. I would do this by utilizing one -12v lead from on p. connector and then one +12v lead from the other to create this -12v,GND plus +12v,GND connector. Is this a something feasable.

[stool]

I don't have a P4, but I'd recommend getting a PSU that is recommended for one. Incorrect or underpowered PSUs can cause you all sorts of trouble and time.

[AntmanMike]

It isn't required. My P4 ran fine without the Auxiliary cable (the half AT like one), and the ATX12v Connector. A Pheriphel Power Connector would not work, because the ATX12v Connector is SQUARE 2x2, not rectangle 1x4.

[Trieber]

I agree with Stool, safe bet would be to buy a P4 Approved PSU... better be safe than sorry...

Oh well...