My guess is the 3-pin connector is to control the fan speed in the power
supply. The new power supply probably does not need this connection.
If your motherboard does not a place to connect the 4-pin square connector,
you do not need it.
In other words, go ahead and use the new power supply!
Jack
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Hi,
I have roughly 3/4 year old PIII Gateway PC with a standard Power
supply (ATX).
I recently got myself a new silent power supply for this PC but the
motherboards power signal connector is different on this Power supply
to what I have on my original power supply.
My current power supply has the standard 3 pin type connector that goes
on the motherboard but the new Power supply has a square 4 pin type.
So my questions a
Have I explained my self well or I need to give more details?
Have I bought wrong Power Supply?
Is there a way around this - like getting an adaptor or something?
Any feedback greatly appreciated.
Thanks
J Mann
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