> Biggest problem I've come across to date is that unless I can find > someone who makes decent sized power supplies with enough wattage and > still fit inside the case, your pretty much left either modifying your > case to fit it, or putting the power supply outside (which is what I > usually do). I did find a few that are thin enough, but they put out > 300w or less, which on a MDD, is a bad idea.
ATX PSUs fit within a defined form factor. 300W, 400W, 500W, 600W and even higher are available in the same form factor. The real challenge is the PSU-to-mobo cable, as almost all pre-MDD desktop Macs use an ATX form factor PSU, but each has a different PSU-to-mobo cable, and which is connected internally to the PSU by soldering. In this case, perhaps it would be best to standardize on a specific PSU, one which has NO external cables, but has Molex-type connectors for attachment of customer-determined cables, and then to supply a number of PSU-to-mobo adapter cables. The amount of required manufacturing tooling is amazingly small, as ALL the Molex Mini-Fit Jr connectors use the same manufacturing tooling. A crimp tool, a pin extraction tool, and that's just about it. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
