StarTech.com Power connector adapter Power 20 pin ATX

Advantages: Compatible with newer 24pin motherboards and EPS12v Server boards, High wattage, Silent fan operation
Disadvantages: Needs adapter to use with 20pin motherboards,

...Upon upgrading my computer to an athlon MP system, i thought it would be a good idea to change my power supply for something a bit more powerful. When i looked up the specifications for this power supply at antec`s website, there was nothing i could fault. Looking into it further, i found that i would need a 24pin to 20pin adapter to use this on my motherboard. The handy thing is that although this isnt an ATX2.0 power supply, the 24pin pinout for the EPS12v ATX connector is 100% identical to the ATX2.0 24pin pinout. Another reason why i decided on this powersupply (so when i upgrade to dual opterons - this powersupply will be ample and will already provide the correct connectors). You can always tell the quality of a power supply by its weight, and these ones are heavy! Comparing it to my old Q-tec 400w power supply you would think... Read review

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Advantages: Supports both Dual & Quad Core Processors
Disadvantages: Core 2 Extreme?

...The Foxconn Core4 Series P35a motherboard offers everything a intermediate gamer could need. With prices ranging from £ 75 - £80 this enables you to purchase that duo/quad core processor everyone is after. This product is Microsoft Vista Compatable. Size ATX Form Factor 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm Compatible Processors: Pentium 4 Pentium D Core 2 Duo Core 2 Extreme Core 2 Quad Pentium Dual Core Celeron 400 sequence Now for the geeky Bit Processor Socket: LGA775 Socket Multi-Core Support: Dual-Core / Quad-core Chipset Type: Intel P35 Express / Intel ICH9 Max Bus Speed: 1333 MHz Storage Controller: ATA-133, Serial ATA-300, eSATA port Power Connectors: 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector Processor installed Qty: 0 (Max Supported: 1 ) Supported RAM Technology: DDR II SDRAM RAM Installed: 0 MB (8 GB max) Supported RAM Speed: PC2... Read review

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Advantages: Modular power connectors, good design, solid build, designed in the UK.
Disadvantages: Large

...supply[1]. ATX 2.2 includes changes to the main power connector (20pin to 24pin), removed auxiliary power connector and includes a need for a 3.3v tolerance. Effectively ATX2.2 is a a new standard variant based on older designs looking to power newer technologies but also to provide increased power modulation and better tolerances to power deviation. Intel BTX, another form factor standard that talks about heat sinks, finalised about a year ago. From the point of view of the consumer it makes it harder to have a very small case that complies to all specifications however it should also improve tolerance to heat substantially. From the point of view of the manufacturer it is difficult as it means doing some simple redesigns. SLi (Scalable Link interface), this is the interesting specification that's going to take some time to explain, though... Read review

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