On Mon, 16 Dec 2013, John R Pierce wrote: > On 12/16/2013 10:03 AM, John R Pierce wrote: >> On 12/16/2013 8:56 AM, Michael Hennebry wrote: >>>>> From this, I infer that 20-pin ATX's are sufficiently standardized >>>> that I do not need to be model- or brand-specific. >> well, ATX 1.x stuff had more 5V and less 12V, while ATX 2.x boosts the >> 12V output capacity and has less 5V... I'm pretty sure even a AGP/PCI >> P4 is ATX 2.0, but I suppose I could be wrong. We're stirring some >> mighty old neurons here. I ejunked all my P4's some time ago. > > ok, I googled it, the manual for your motherboard says "ATX12V", which > is close enough the 2.x spec that it should work. I do see a suggestion > that you use a somewhat higher 'wattage' ATX12V 2.x PSU to compensate > for the differences. > > btw, here's the technical product manual for your mainboard > http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15207/eng/D865GBF_D865GLC_ProductGuide02_English.pdf That is where I got the 20-pin ATX stuff. It just occured to me that I might want geometric as well as electrical compatibility. -- Michael hennebry at web.cs.ndsu.NoDak.edu "SCSI is NOT magic. There are *fundamental technical reasons* why it is necessary to sacrifice a young goat to your SCSI chain now and then." -- John Woods