Greg,
Once again, you have nailed it. My old server died (another SCSI RAID
failure).
But, the hulk still contains a little used "G" Series 550W PSU by SeaSonic.
I am now thinking 're-use' for this new PC build. I know it has all the
correct
modular cables (and it is 24-pin at the m/b). I'll save my spare 650W
PSU for
use later when needed. My quivering screwdriver just can not wait to get
that
SeaSonic PSU free-in-hand. Thanks for the suggestion of the "G" Series.
The Collective rulez!
Duncan
On 05/09/2014 13:41, Greg Sevart wrote:
If you're looking for a replacement, the Seasonic G-Series power supplies
offer high efficiency (80PLUS Gold) at moderate power and price levels.
I'm a PSU snob--almost all of my power supplies are Seasonic Platinum or
Gold units.
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Sent: Friday, May 9, 2014 11:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [H] Another opinion needed
Thane,
Thanks so much for your reply and wise counsel. Yes, I did think about
Molex-->SATA
adapter dongles. In the end, I concluded that addinng adapters just adds
3 more possible
sources of power intermittancy. Besides, I suspecte that my old PCP&C 510W
PSU just may not be up to shoving trons at this 'star wars' PC I am
building. I still can not find my old PCP&C schmatic that identifies the
various cables. Besides, the current PSU has a 20-pin main power m/b plug,
and, the new P8Z77V-pro m/b uses a 24-pin main power m/b connecter. So,
ultimately, I am quite ready to move forward and just leave Molex behind!
Got lucky! Found a pair of screws that fit the new 128GB Samsung 840pro SSD,
It is now mounted............................... :) Next I will tackle the
PSU, install the m/btray, and connect the case I/O and USB.
Getting ansy to see how this new 'beast' powers up. Much more reading
planned!
Thanks,
Duncan
On 05/09/2014 08:25, Thane Sherrington wrote:
At 06:57 PM 08/05/2014, DSinc wrote:
The Z77 m/b is mostly built (cpu and hs/fan, and RAM in place). Now I
get to search for my Lian-Li schmatic to connect to these very nice
Asus 'connector blocks' for case I/O and case USB.
Yeah, those can be a pain.
Pretty certain that I will replace the 510W PCP&C PSU. It has zero
SATA power plugs, only molex 4-pin. Another missed
visual................................. :)
If you're still all 4 pin molex, you probably want to upgrade.
However, you can get converters from 4 pin to SATA if you want to keep
the PS.
T
