Re: ATX power supply for single-socket server/ workstation
David Christensen composed on 2022-04-25 13:47 (UTC-0700): > Any recommendations for an ATX power supply for a single-socket server/ > workstation? Cabling should include 24-pin motherboard connector, 8-pin > CPU connector, 6-pin video card connector, several SATA power > connectors, and a few 4-pin drive connectors. The PSU must reliably > detect AC supply and/or computer load problems, turn itself off when > they are detected, and survive A/B troubleshooting under adverse > conditions with faulty components? This is a record of my newest, starting with my first 80+ model, and not including any that came with any PC acquisition: runs 24/7 DateFrom $Cost Brand Model Watts no 2007-11 CompGeeks 26.99 Antec Earthwatts EA380 380 no 2007-11 Newegg 24.99 Antec Earthwatts EA380 380 no 2008-07 Newegg 29.99 Antec Earthwatts EA430 430 returned 2008-09 Newegg 0 Antec Earthwatts EA500 500 no 2009-01 Newegg 39.99 Antec Earthwatts EA430 430 no 2012-09 Newegg 44.99 Rosewill Green RG430-S12 430 yes 2013-12 Newegg 34.99 EVGA 100-W1-0430-KR W 430 no 2014-08 Newegg 39.99 Corsair CX430 430 no 2015-11 Newegg 39.99 EVGA 100-B1-0500-KR500 yes 2017-02 Newegg 31.98 EVGA 100-B1-0450-K1450 no 2017-12 Newegg 39.99 Cooler Master MWE 500 500 no 2019-02 Newegg 38.57 Antec VP500 Plus500 spare2020-01 Bob0 Corsair TX750 750 no 2020-03 Newegg 42.98 EVGA 450 BR 100-BR-04 450 no 2020-09 Newegg 44.99 Thermaltake Smart Series 430 no 2021-08 Newegg 32.09 EVGA 500 BA 100-BA-05 500 no 2021-09 thrft stor 20.33 Raidmax RX-300300 no 2022-02 Newegg 32.09 EVGA 500 W3 100-W3-05 500 All are used with single CPU motherboards, roughly half with IGP video, none with discrete GPUs that take 2 slots or require separate power connection, and only a very few GPUs with active cooling. Maximum HDD/SSD count is 3 per, but most have only 1. Thus, my PCs' power requirements are relatively modest. Maximum CPU core count per PC is 6. Max CPU TDP is 125W, in one only (running on a 430W). All the rest are 85W TDP or less. Nearly all those I bought before 80+ eventually required recapping within 5 years of age, or warranty replacement. The EA500 was returned because it always shut the PC down during UPS transition from 120V to battery. 2 of the other Earthwatts also needed recapping. AFAICT, I've never overloaded a PS that wasn't itself failing. Since dual 12V rails became a thing, I've always avoided such models - KISS. I buy on sale rather than immediate need. So, my cost has typically been in the $20-$30 discount (or rebate) off regular price range. -- Evolution as taught in public schools is, like religion, based on faith, not based on science. Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata
Re: ATX power supply for single-socket server/ workstation
David Christensen wrote: > On 4/25/22 11:24, Dan Ritter wrote: > > > There's a lot to be said for using $60 power supplies instead of > > $200 power supplies. > > I am starting to worry that $60 PSU's are good for one thing -- destroying > themselves and everything else in the computer! > > > Any recommendations for an ATX power supply for a single-socket server/ > workstation? Cabling should include 24-pin motherboard connector, 8-pin CPU > connector, 6-pin video card connector, several SATA power connectors, and a > few 4-pin drive connectors. The PSU must reliably detect AC supply and/or > computer load problems, turn itself off when they are detected, and survive > A/B troubleshooting under adverse conditions with faulty components? I generally find: Seasonic EVGA Corsair to make reliable power supplies. I can't speak to AC supply problems, because I always put any computer I care about behind a UPS. The Seasonic S12III series has several units in the $50-75 range according to required power. -dsr-
Re: ATX power supply for single-socket server/ workstation
Apr 25, 2022, 20:47 by dpchr...@holgerdanske.com: > I am starting to worry that $60 PSU's are good for one thing -- destroying > themselves and everything else in the computer! > Really? I've used a number of cheap Chinese 300-400W power supplies in the $20 range and they all worked for years without any issues. Regards,
Re: ATX power on
Does anybody how to make an ATX motherboard boot without having to press the 'power' button everytime? That is, I want an standard AT behaviour: if there's power in the line, then I want the machine running without having to press anything. There was a long discussion of this on slashdot.org last week; look in their archives. The solution is to electrically connect (certain) two of the wires in the bundle that plugs into the motheboard, or else to connect some of the wires leading to the power 'switch'. The deatails are over there. Carl
Re: ATX power on
On Wed, Jun 16, 1999 at 06:36:34PM -0400, David Todd wrote: On some boards, it's a matter of connecting two pins on a jumper on the motherboard, the case switch performs that connection. That should translate to (if these two pins are connected, the power supply is supposed to be on, until the drop and then go on again.) I believe that's incorrect. The power switch is a push button switch; one pulse on those pins will switch the thing on, another will switch it off (or suspend mode, as configured in the BIOS). It might be that holding the switch in (ie connecting the two pins permanently) does the trick though. Hamish -- Hamish Moffatt VK3SB (ex-VK3TYD). CCs of replies from mailing lists are welcome.
Re: ATX power on
Pere Camps wrote: Hi! Does anybody how to make an ATX motherboard boot without having to press the 'power' button everytime? That is, I want an standard AT behaviour: if there's power in the line, then I want the machine running without having to press anything. TIA! Check your board's manual, BIOS setting section JY -- Jean-Yves Barbier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Membre fondateur du CGE Les politiciens sont a la politique ce que la confection est au sur mesures. P. DAC Boycott Intel, watch: http://www.bigbrotherinside.com
Re: ATX power on
Pere Camps [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody how to make an ATX motherboard boot without having to press the 'power' button everytime? That is, I want an standard AT behaviour: if there's power in the line, then I want the machine running without having to press anything. This is more than likely a function of the BIOS of your motherboard. Look through your BIOS and see if it supports this functionality. If it doesn't you're probably out of luck. Gary
Re: ATX power on
On some boards, it's a matter of connecting two pins on a jumper on the motherboard, the case switch performs that connection. That should translate to (if these two pins are connected, the power supply is supposed to be on, until the drop and then go on again.) Your BIOS manual might tell the tale, some careful experimentation might as well. Insert standard caveats here. Remember 120V at 15 amps = Crispy Geek. -- Hacksaw = David Charles Todd BBN Technologies = Hacksaw's Employer Hacksaw's Opinions != BBN Technologies' Opinions Linux understands you.
