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So, apparently I've been away from the hardware configuration scene too long because I just ordered a case with an included power supply (who can pass up a sale, son?!) and an EVGA nForce mobo, and it doesn't seem to be a compatible pairing.
Now to be frank, my terminology is god awful. I don't know the names of the ports/plugs/specs I'm asking about so I hope my best descriptive diction and a coupla pics will suffice.
My issue is this- the 24-pin ATX power from the power supply to the mobo connects fine at PWR1. But, the 4-pin ATX 12V power from the power supply that (according to mobo manual) provides power to the CPU doesn't fit the 8-pin port on the mobo.
Do I:
1) send the case/power supply back to newegg and exchange it for another board type?
2) try to get it to work with 4 of the 8 ports empty?
3) both?
Obviously I am extremely under-educated in power supply compatibility. The tech support dude from Rosewill said something about "rails". wtf is he talking about?
Also, what spec should I look for if/when I exchange this case/power supply for another (i'm happy with the motherboard + other components) so that I don't have this incompatibility? I know I only need about 350-400 watts as it will be used only as a "homework / internet" computer for my coworker's daughter and they are on a pretty tight budget. I thought as long as the case and mobo were both ATX that you were okay... guess not?
Thanks...
Now to be frank, my terminology is god awful. I don't know the names of the ports/plugs/specs I'm asking about so I hope my best descriptive diction and a coupla pics will suffice.
My issue is this- the 24-pin ATX power from the power supply to the mobo connects fine at PWR1. But, the 4-pin ATX 12V power from the power supply that (according to mobo manual) provides power to the CPU doesn't fit the 8-pin port on the mobo.
Do I:
1) send the case/power supply back to newegg and exchange it for another board type?
2) try to get it to work with 4 of the 8 ports empty?
3) both?
Obviously I am extremely under-educated in power supply compatibility. The tech support dude from Rosewill said something about "rails". wtf is he talking about?
Also, what spec should I look for if/when I exchange this case/power supply for another (i'm happy with the motherboard + other components) so that I don't have this incompatibility? I know I only need about 350-400 watts as it will be used only as a "homework / internet" computer for my coworker's daughter and they are on a pretty tight budget. I thought as long as the case and mobo were both ATX that you were okay... guess not?
Thanks...
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