Stephen Powell wrote: > Stan Hoeppner wrote: > > As long as the PSU has the 4-pin CPU power plug, and it should being a > > Xeon board, you shouldn't need to replace anything else. And you've > > basically got a brand new system, sans drives, for $110-135. > > I don't see the 4-pin CPU power plug to which you refer coming out > of the power supply. (Yes, I finally broke down and took the cover > off.) Of course, it does have several spare 4-pin power connectors > designed for peripherals, such as hard disks, CD-ROM drives, etc. > But I suspect you are referring to something smaller. Here is a reference for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply_unit_(computer)#ATX12V_standard Most newer motherboards now require this addtional power connector. But if your power supply does not provide one then you can add an adaptor and convert one of the 4-pin power connectors to the ATX12V 4-pin motherboard power connector. That works fine. I have done that on a couple of systems. Bob
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