HardwareQuestion 16 of 100
What is the standard number of pins on the main ATX motherboard power connector?
a.20 pins only
b.4 pins
c.8 pins
d.24 pins
Explanation
The modern main ATX power connector has 24 pins (a 20-pin base plus a 4-pin extension). The separate CPU EPS connector uses 4 or 8 pins.
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