So I think i can do this...the 12v kit has two line regulators and that will take on the purpose of the 3.3 and 5v feeds that would normally come from the 24pin connector correct? I'm not that Wyle E Coyote genius so I hope someone can confirm...but that's my thinking right now.
OH. and for the record when I soldered the line regulators on I screwed them up and didn't realize there was a difference between the two...I'm glad I actually caught it before I got power to the board. OH...and i'm glad I had a spare kit as I did a nasty little paper clip type thing to the heat sink and broke the tab off it...got a bit tired/rammy with the board when I messed up and had to learn to desolder tonight. the solder sucker did nothing for me, but the wicker braid sure came in handy.
All about learning!! ...so if someone can confirm before I put some juice to this board it would be appreciated!! (and trust me...i'm putting the feeds from the PSU onto a volt meter before I put them to the board....i learned my lesson on an FM transmitter already...)