P4 ATX12V PSU needed for Celeron?
Paul Hutchings
replace my Sparkle 300w PSU (I think it's an FSP300-60GT) with an ATX12V
model if I want to install a Celeron on a Supermicro P4SDA+ motherboard.
If I do replace it I assume it's worth paying the extra for something like
an Antec TruePower 330W over a cheap (15 quid) 300w PSU from every man and
his dog?
regards
Paul
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Stephan Grossklass
>
> Doesn't seem too clear, even on the Intel support website if I need to
> replace my Sparkle 300w PSU (I think it's an FSP300-60GT) with an ATX12V
> model if I want to install a Celeron on a Supermicro P4SDA+ motherboard.
If the board requires an ATX12V PSU when used with Pentium 4s, it will
obviously have the same requirements with a Pentium 4 based Celeron.
However, I have heard of adapters that convert an ordinary 5.25" or 3.5"
(have forgotten which) power plug to the required additional plug.
Stephan
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do_not_spam_me
> if I need to replace my Sparkle 300w PSU (I think it's an
> FSP300-60GT) with an ATX12V model if I want to install a
> Celeron on a Supermicro P4SDA+ motherboard.
>
> If I do replace it I assume it's worth paying the extra for
> something like an Antec TruePower 330W over a cheap (15 quid)
> 300w PSU from every man and his dog?
The P4SDA+ has an ATX12V connector (4 pins, square, near rear of
board) and therefore uses the +12V for the CPU (onboard voltage
regulator converts it down to 1.5V). If you don't use this connector,
the power supply will have to deliver all the +12V power through a
single wire, and even many Celerons can draw too much for this to be
done safely.
It's a shame to have to give up a Sparkle power supply, but you can
get an ATX12V adapter cable that plugs into the IDE power connectors,
or, if you have adequate soldering skills, wire the ATX12V directly to
the circuit board. I neither is practical, find somebody who has an
ECS K7S5A or simplar motherboard that doesn't require the ATX12V
connector.
A generic 300W power won't be nearly as powerful as a 300W Sparkle,
which www.tomshardware found was capable of putting out 390W (Verax or
Conrad brand, made by the same parent, Fortron-Source-Powerman --
notice the "FSP" in the model number). A 330W Antec Truepower is a
fine choice, but you may want to search for an FSP.
Rita A. Berkowitz
"do_not_spam_me" <do_not_...@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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I agree, I would keep the Sparkle and get an adapter. Electrically it will
work just fine for his needs. The Antec Truepower supplies are nice, but
lack the build quality that Sparkle and Ablecom provides. I purchased a
Truepower 550 EPS12V supply for it's silent operation, which it provides
really well. In this application silent operation is paramount. It does lack
the build quality and mounting options that the Ablecom and Sparkle provide.
Am I disappointed with the Truepower supply? No. I just had to take other
provisions to properly mount it in the SC742 case. Was it worth the $80.00
I paid for it? Yes.
Rita
Mike Tomlinson
Hutchings <pa...@spamcop.net> writes
>Doesn't seem too clear, even on the Intel support website if I need to
>replace my Sparkle 300w PSU (I think it's an FSP300-60GT) with an ATX12V
>model
I have the same PSU and it has the additional P4 ATX12v connector.
Doesn't yours?
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