Problem with 24-pin not fitting on MOBO.
Problem with 24-pin not fitting on MOBO.
Yeah, it's the same problem again. I had a 6600K and built a setup for my partner. I picked up a Z170 to use. The ATX 24-pin cable won’t fit no matter what you do. The setup includes an MSI KRAIT GAMING Z170 and an MSI MPG A650GF 650W power supply. There’s roughly 1-2mm gap between the connector top and the port. Any suggestions on how to get it to work? I’ve tried everything, but it just gets stuck at the same spot. The connector stays in place but is loose and moves a lot. The plastic locking pin is still not seated. I’m pretty sure there’s nothing inside the port that shouldn’t be there.
I place a few fingers between the motherboard and the back plate near the 24-pin header. This helps prevent bending when the connector is inserted. Then you can apply more pressure slightly. Before doing this, hold the connector firmly and gently push each wire into it to ensure the pins engage properly. The square pins feature springy sides; as they're pushed in, they compress and expand the plastic holes, securing the pin. Finally, focus on getting the retain clip to grip the header, ensuring the connector stays locked in place.
This might seem odd, but are you certain you're connecting the right end of the cable? Modular power supplies often let both ends fit into the PSU, but only one is meant to connect to the motherboard or GPU, etc.
If you're concerned about the strength or want a closer inspection, building it on the MB platform could make sense as a test. Since you plan to take it apart, it might be a good idea to assemble it yourself for practical experience.