Auxiliary 12-V ATX Connector Problem

[Sam]

Hey,

I was cleaning up my moms really old computer, and when i reassembled it it started for a second, but then completely cuts out. I tried trying to find the problem, and it only cuts out when the Auxiliary 12-V ATX Connector is connected. When it isnt, it stays running.

What could be causing this?

Thanks

[Stephen!]

Leave it unplugged if it works?

[Sam]

Yeah but it provides power to the Processor and it was always connected before. If i leave it unplugged then it'll cause a lot more heat inside the computer and its already hot enough as it is. It's a piece of junk. But , she wont buy a new one :L

[Recursion]

Yeah but it provides power to the Processor and it was always connected before. If i leave it unplugged then it'll cause a lot more heat inside the computer and its already hot enough as it is. It's a piece of junk. But , she wont buy a new one :L

Less power != More heat.

Wth is "auxilary 12-V" anyways? I've only seen 20/24 pin (m)ATX connectors and the standard 4/8 pin CPU power. :P

[Sam]

It does = more heat because the 24 pin is trying to power the processor too and it overheats. The Aux 12-v is the 4/8pin CPU power.