[WinMac] Re: FW: Where and how to order WIN power supply

Daniel L. Schwartz(expresso[at]snip.net)
Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:22:38 -0400

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Actually, it's quite easy since it's a white box. It's most likely one of
three: An AT, a PS/2, or most likely an ATX. First, look at the label and
see if the output voltages are +5 & +12; or +3.3, +5, & +12 volts. Next,
look at the motherboard power connectors themselves.

If you have +3, +5, & +12 volt output and a two row 20 pin motherboard
connector, then you have an ATX supply. I bought a 300 watt unit yesterday
at CompUSA for $29.95. Also, The Chip Merchant
<http://www.thechipmerchant.com> has them at reasonable prices.

If you have +5 & +12 volt output; and two 6 pin motherboard connectors
with a pair of black wires on each connector that sit side-by-side, then
you have an AT power supply. Usually, these will also have a 120 volt
switch on them since the AT specs don't include soft power on & off.

If you have something else, such as something on a Dell or on a SuperMicro
server board, go to PC Power & Cooling at:
<http://www.pcpowercooling.com>, since they have everything under the sun.

I'll wager that you have an ATX power supply, and if so get the larger 300
watt size, or bigger.

Here's a hint: If you have a LOT of peripherals, drop in two power
supplies (an AT and an ATX); and use the ATX supply to feed the motherboard
while the AT supply feeds all the disk drives & peripherals... You'll be
glad you did!

Cheers!
Dan

At 09:07 AM 10/28/99 -0400, you wrote:
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Parker, Douglas
>Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 4:29 PM
>To: 'winmac'
>Subject: Where and how to order WIN power supply
>
>
>In the past, I've replaced Mac power supplies with ease.
>
>Now that I support 95 and NT workstations, I'm back to square 1 and lost.
>The power supply in question came out of a non-namebrand NT workstation.
>
>Where do I go to order the replacement power supplies, making sure I have
>correct voltages, length of the harnesses, connections, etc. Will any PC
>power supply follow the same standard? Does it have to be ordered from the
>same company that originally supplied the power supply?
>
>Doug

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