Re: OT: where to buy used ATX power supply

On Tuesday 16 November 2004 12:06, you wrote:
> you also need a "soft power switch" feature. A royal pain to add to an AT
> supply.
>

Yes, after looking at the specs online I realized it would be more trouble
than it was worth. :-)

> A new ATX supply's like 30 bucks for a decent make 300 watt, less for a
> noname. It's not worth the hassle.
>
> If all else fails, look at your fave used parts place-- many ATX based
> systems are getting scrapped. I tore apart a 230 watt supply recently I
> found in a dustbin (save the fans!) and bought a 250 from ASU Surplus for
> four dollars.
>
> Just avoid Dell supplies-- some have ATX style plugs, but very different
> wiring. Kaboom.

Thanks for the warning. I would hate to blow up a perfectly good board.

Vaughn

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