SATA is designed to power hard drives and CD/DVD devices, ATX is designed for motherboards.
No because they have different connectors.
The SATA connector on a power supply is to supply power to SATA-based hard drives. It is not to be confused with the ATX plug that is to give extra power to the CPU, nor the PCI-e power connectors that give extra power to certain video cards. It is unexpected to find a SATA style connector on the motherboard.
The number and type of power connectors provided by a power supply can vary widely depending on the model. Common types include 4-pin Molex connectors, 6+2 pin PCIe connectors for graphics cards, SATA power connectors for drives, and 24-pin ATX connectors for the motherboard. For instance, a typical power supply might provide three 4-pin Molex connectors, four SATA connectors, and two 6+2 pin PCIe connectors. Always refer to the specifications of the specific power supply for accurate details.
At smps have only 20 pin power connector atx have 20 + 4 pin power connectors atx smps 24 + 4 pin power connectors at (advanced technology)is old model smps atx (advanced technology extended) is new model
Well, honey, an ATX motherboard typically has labels such as CPU socket, RAM slots, PCIe slots, SATA connectors, USB headers, and power connectors. Just look for those big ol' letters ATX stamped somewhere on the board, and you'll know you've hit the jackpot. Don't worry, darling, it's like finding the perfect slice of cheesecake - once you see it, you'll never forget it.
Yes. The connectors are the same. microATX is designed to be backwards-compatible with ATX, including interchangeable cases and power supplies.
AT- hardware power control. ATX- software power control, different power connectors, different keyboard connection, different size. AT is the older size/format, mainly use up till the late 90s. ATX has taken over since then, and is by far the most common format around from late 1990s to today, and for the forseeable future (currently March 2009)
The atx 12 connector is one of the motherboard power connectors and used for 12 volt power connect for cpu voltage regulator.
ATX Ver 1.0 has one 20 pin port ATX Ver 1.1 has one 20 pin port and a 4 pin port ATX Ver 2.0 has one 24 pin port and a 4 pin port
If it as a 20 or 24 pin connector and a 4 pin connector then it is a ATX power supply.
ATX is simply a form factor. A manufacturer can easily place legacy ports, connectors, and slots on an ATX motherboard.
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