Intel Computer
question about motherboard ?
So I m planning to build a PC. But I have few confusions in my mind for selection of motherboard. I m new in this field so could anybody please tell me 1)Side by side comparison of AMD and Intel processors. 2)Different types of sockets I can use with these processors One another question is I have a motherboard which have one 4-pin ATX 12 volt socket and one 20 pin connector coming from power supply. So for some reason my computer fan is not running on this motherboard. So I replaced this one with another motherboard which does’t have ATX 12 volt 4 pin connector but have socket for only 20 pin connector. So when I checked its 20pin connector with a power supply tester it shows no voltage on 12volt one. All other voltages are fine. So I connected my CPU fan with motherboard on only one available cpu fan 3 pin socket. But I m wondering from where my fan would get power supply if its not coming thru 20 pin connector. Please advice.
Public Comments
- Fans usually get power from a three prong connector that is located on the motherboard. Within relative proximaty
- AMD and Intel are both good. AMD has come a ways since their beginning and my personal preference is to use AMD. You cannot use AMD with Intel boards or vise versa. Look at the mohterboard you are wanting to buy and it shoud tell you the socket type. If it doesn't I would recommend buying a board that does. The CPU fan is run by power from the board. You should have a wire coming off of the fan that plugs into the board. The power to the fan is received from the board by the 20-pin cable.
- If you don't have the knowledge to pick the right parts,put them together and troubleshoot a potential problem ,you souldn't do it.
- great question it will get its power from the motherboard and the motherboard and other devices from the power supply.
