Computer Power Supply
Ok kids 
Long time since I posted here so I'll just get straight to the point..
I have a custom computer, all of the parts custom bought and I know they all work because it was assembled before. However I had someone else assemble it for me and I know how to put it all together, to the case, all of the cards in the right places and screws where they should be. The only thing that gets me is where the PSU connecters actually go. I can understand that for example, 4x1 connecters go into the 4x1 slot, simple. But I have some confusion as which PSU connecters are safe to connect to each OTHER, so I don't short circuit my computer. So if anyone has a guide or a screenshot of their system which clearly shows how theyve connected their PSU to their system would be greatly appreciated. I'll get a picture of my system pre-PSU fitting if it would be needed.
PS: The reason I'm not getting the same guy to do it is because this could take in excess of 4/5 days because he does it cheap at like £17.50 or something
Plus I think it's good to have a go myself. I'm fairly confident in what I'm doing there's just alot of expensive (at the time) equipment there so I don't want to do anyhthing silly and blow it up when I press the button 
Thanks in advance.
Long time since I posted here so I'll just get straight to the point..I have a custom computer, all of the parts custom bought and I know they all work because it was assembled before. However I had someone else assemble it for me and I know how to put it all together, to the case, all of the cards in the right places and screws where they should be. The only thing that gets me is where the PSU connecters actually go. I can understand that for example, 4x1 connecters go into the 4x1 slot, simple. But I have some confusion as which PSU connecters are safe to connect to each OTHER, so I don't short circuit my computer. So if anyone has a guide or a screenshot of their system which clearly shows how theyve connected their PSU to their system would be greatly appreciated. I'll get a picture of my system pre-PSU fitting if it would be needed.
PS: The reason I'm not getting the same guy to do it is because this could take in excess of 4/5 days because he does it cheap at like £17.50 or something
Plus I think it's good to have a go myself. I'm fairly confident in what I'm doing there's just alot of expensive (at the time) equipment there so I don't want to do anyhthing silly and blow it up when I press the button Thanks in advance.
What exactly do you mean by "connecting to each other?" I assume that is connecting the PSU connectors to the various sockets. The only other thing I can think of is perhaps to do with some sort of splitting or extension cable.
Like you said, PSU's are rather straightforward. The connectors usually only go in one way. There is a big connector that goes onto the motherboard (2x8 or something), and probably also a 2x2 that also goes onto the motherboard somewhere near the CPU.
There are also other PSU connectors that go into your floppy drives (if you have one), hard drives, CD/DVD drives and most new graphics cards. I think the CD/DVD and hard drives and graphics cards usually have the same power socket (4x1). I think SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives have a different connector, but I can't remember. Anyway, all these connectors should only go in one way.
As long as you put the PSU connectors the right way around you probably won't kill anything. From memory and looking at my own system, I think that's about it. If there's something I've forgotten someone let us know!
Like you said, PSU's are rather straightforward. The connectors usually only go in one way. There is a big connector that goes onto the motherboard (2x8 or something), and probably also a 2x2 that also goes onto the motherboard somewhere near the CPU.
There are also other PSU connectors that go into your floppy drives (if you have one), hard drives, CD/DVD drives and most new graphics cards. I think the CD/DVD and hard drives and graphics cards usually have the same power socket (4x1). I think SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives have a different connector, but I can't remember. Anyway, all these connectors should only go in one way.
As long as you put the PSU connectors the right way around you probably won't kill anything. From memory and looking at my own system, I think that's about it. If there's something I've forgotten someone let us know!
Good idea. Just remember:
1. No PSU connectors are connected to each other.
2. No connector can be plugged to the wrong place and the wrong way. Just have a good look - there are differences.
3. SATA drives have a different connector - there should be one or a special cord with a drive.
4. You may have manuals for your computer parts - there may be drawings.
5. The most important: If any connector does not want to fit, look at them again before applying brute force. It may prove useful.
1. No PSU connectors are connected to each other.
2. No connector can be plugged to the wrong place and the wrong way. Just have a good look - there are differences.
3. SATA drives have a different connector - there should be one or a special cord with a drive.
4. You may have manuals for your computer parts - there may be drawings.
5. The most important: If any connector does not want to fit, look at them again before applying brute force. It may prove useful.
Well, on older motherboards, it can be a bit confusing trying to figure out where to hook up the 2 pin connector.
With older MBs you might plug 2 connectors the wrong way - but it was before ATX
Last summer I reassembled my PC completely without any help. First it was a new powerful PSU in a nice case, then I changed MB, RAM, HDD and CPU, then there was a DVD writer, then a new videocard, with dial-up modem gone somewhere between... Oh, and a couple of extra coolers. Ans still newer videocard... Still working
Last summer I reassembled my PC completely without any help. First it was a new powerful PSU in a nice case, then I changed MB, RAM, HDD and CPU, then there was a DVD writer, then a new videocard, with dial-up modem gone somewhere between... Oh, and a couple of extra coolers. Ans still newer videocard... Still working
Let's say I have an axe, and the handle breaks, so I replace it, then the blade breaks, so I replace it. Is it still the same axe?
