Need advice on selecting a suitable power supply?
Need advice on selecting a suitable power supply?
what kind of power supply should i choose? for the amd a8 5500 it's fine since it's old, but i also have an intex (intex IT-25F2) 600w with 20-4 pins. my gigabyte ga-f2a55m-ds2 board needs 24+8 pins, so will my current supply work? or do i need to purchase another one?
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I also own an Intex IT-25F2 power supply (600W, 20-4 pins).
It’s a poor PSU unless you’re prepared to risk damaging connected devices.
My motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2, which needs 24+8 pin power. Will this unit fit?
I don’t consider it an Intex PSU but rather a costly accessory.
If your assessment holds true, investing in a solid PSU would be wise to safeguard your other gear.
What kind of power supply should I choose?
Where are you located? What’s your budget for a new PSU? Which retailer do you prefer?
Please share your build details:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
RAM:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
BIOS version of your motherboard at this moment.
With these details and the answers to the questions above, we can proceed with recommendations.
Board needs 24pin and the entire 8pin plug for the CPU. I don't believe you can manage with just four for the CPU, though any decent PSU you purchase should include the 8pin. Avoid trying to connect only 20pin to 24pin. It looks like a PSU from a prebuilt machine with different proprietary ATX connections.
If this model is your IT-25F2, it hails from an older time when monitors had a separate power outlet and the motherboard supported only 20 + 4 pins. It likely dates from about 10 to 20 years ago and should be retired quietly—never used again. Such an outdated design poses risks; it probably uses a 'common rail' with inadequate power on the 12V rail for a powerful GPU, making it not worth the risk.