A 24 pins cable is backwards compatible with a 20 pins motherboard often this cable can be split into 20 and 4 pins like in the image above.
Modular psu cables explained.
The device side of all pc cables is standardized.
In a fully modular power supply no cables come pre connected giving you full control over your psu s cables.
A modular unit is a computer power supply where some or all of its power cables and connectors can be detached and removed.
Every cable on the power supply can be removed.
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There are two ends to a power supply cable.
A fully modular psu is exactly what you think it is.
The primary task of the power supply unit psu is to provide your motherboard with power.
The device side and the psu side.
This differs from a regular power supply where all its power cables are permanently hard wired and non removable.
Not only can users choose to install only the cables they need but they can add new cables with different connector configurations or customize the appearance of their pc with different color combinations.