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1/. this thread is for ANYONE with worries about incompatible computer parts, any questions post them here and they will be answered
2/. im building my own comp and was wondering if i can use a case that says its ATX along with a PSU that says its ATX 2.0, i dont know if there is any difference,  any of you guys know if there is a difference between them?? anyone know if they are even compatible?? Please and thank-you!

edit: hehe, sorry, just figured out how to chnage font, hehe

Nope they won't work together - the difference between them (the psu) is the power rating and output. Just be sure that yur mobo is rated ATX 2.0 too.

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The most significant difference between ATX v1.3 and ATX v2.0 involves the splitting of the +12V rail.  ATX v2.0 requires that in cases where the current requirement for +12V exceeds 18A, a second +12V rail must be included.

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U can read more here

hmmm... strange, a guy in the original thread i post this in says i can...

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originally posted by multimillion2k
I'm pretty sure the only significant difference is that ATX 2.0 has an extra 12V four-pin connector, so you shouldn't have any problems.
Last year I thought I'd upgrade dad's Duron so I picked up everything else but a case. I soon found out that I needed the new PSU too.

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uhoh, who's right?? btw, to have a look at the PSU and case/motherboard ive got herre are the links::
case:: http://www.techfever.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=1455
motherboard:: http://www.techfever.co.uk/products.asp?partno=2909&source=pr
PSU:: http://www.techfever.co.uk/products.asp?recnumber=1615
please check em out and confirm that they are/aren't compatible

I'd say no, but the mobo and case are compatible, u just need to find an ATX 1.3 psu and that'll solve that problem

okies, thanks man! whew... i almost bought the PSU then, hehe, thanks!

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Oh yeah!!! whoo!! i love you man, and im NOT gay, you juts saved me about £50, and thats alot to a 15yr old teen with no job!! whoo!!

No, it should be backward compatible. They say ATX 1.3 has a 20-pin connector and 2.0 has a 24-pin connector, but really it's a separate 4-pin connector that provides an extra 12V.

As for whether the PSU actually fits the case, I'm almost certain it's the same too.

Edit: This is confusing, posting in 2 threads
I'd reccomend you get the ATX12V (2.0) in case you buy a newer MB in the future.

Link: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=atx12v+backw...compatible&spell=1

i'll juts stick with the ATX v 1.3 for now thanks, its cheaper for now, i doubt i'l be getting a new mb for a while, thanks guys an gals!!!

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Originally posted by multimillion2k
No, it should be backward compatible. They say ATX 1.3 has a 20-pin connector and 2.0 has a 24-pin connector, but really it's a separate 4-pin connector that provides an extra 12V.

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* DragonX smacks forhead

y the hell didn't i think of that lol - wel atleast i know now

DAMMIT!!! so you mean to tell me im getting a cruddy PSU for a few quid when i can get an uber one for future reference?? ah well... lol, more money for that uber-processor, hehe, thanks guys!!