Re: [PCWorks] PC Power supply
- From: Hugh Vandervoort <hughv2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:13:11 -0500
ATX power supplies are pretty standard. Newer ones will have extra
connectors for things like Pentium boards, SATA and SLI.
I've gotten then from Tiger Direct and this place with no problems:
http://www.pcpower.com/index.html
You may have a shop in your area like Computer Renaissance.
It certainly sounds as though your diagnosis is correct.
I wonder about the dimensions-maybe it's a proprietary PS?
whckm@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> My son's computer, made by ABS technology,
> had intermittent turn on for a
> while. It finally will not turn on at all.
> The computer is about 6 years old and the CPU
> runs at about 700 Mhz.
> The power supply is an SH 250 watt unit with 4 large
> connectors, 2 small connectors and the connection
> to the main board.
> I plugged in an old ATX 200 watt power supply and it turned on
> when the start button was pressed. I believe the problem
> with the starting is the power supply and am looking
> to purchase a replacement. The power supply I tried does
> not have the correct dimensions or connectors and
> I would like to get one with a higher power rating.
>
> The fuse in the old power supply is good and beyond
> that, troubleshooting becomes questionable.
>
> Are there any items I should be aware of when purchasing
> the new supply other than physical dimensions and
> mounting holes? I assume the CPU operating
> voltage is determined on the main board..
>
> Wally
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