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tritium · 01-21-2004, 05:39 PM

Hey-

I need a new power supply for an emachine. Problem is, they didn't allow enough room for a generic ATX powersupply -- although it does appear to use the ATX connector. Any ideas? The existing one has a really high pitched whine and I can't sleep in the same room -- not to mention the explosion risk

I need to get this computer running ASAP. I need a Linux file server for my in-house network.

tritium · 01-21-2004, 05:46 PM

Any ideas on the dimensions of micro-ATX power supplies?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...163-016&depa=1

goddfather40 · 01-21-2004, 06:57 PM

I am fairly certain a micro-ATX will work for you. My parents a while back had a cheapo 433 MHz HP Pavilion with the small case and their power supply blew. I replaced with a micro-ATX pwr supply and it worked fine. IIRC, when I bought the new supply they specifically mentioned e-machine compatibility.

Lasereth · 01-21-2004, 07:21 PM

The Micro-ATX PSU that you and goddfather mentioned is the correct one. My brother's old HP used one; they're the same dimensions all around (like most ATX PSUs are the same dimensions). Make sure you get one with at least 90w or above for MicroATX.

-Lasereth

01-21-2004, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
tritium Professor of Drinkology	ACDC Power Supplies Hey- I need a new power supply for an emachine. Problem is, they didn't allow enough room for a generic ATX powersupply -- although it does appear to use the ATX connector. Any ideas? The existing one has a really high pitched whine and I can't sleep in the same room -- not to mention the explosion risk I need to get this computer running ASAP. I need a Linux file server for my in-house network. __________________ Blah. Last edited by tritium; 01-21-2004 at 05:41 PM..

01-21-2004, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
tritium Professor of Drinkology	Any ideas on the dimensions of micro-ATX power supplies? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...163-016&depa=1 __________________ Blah.

01-21-2004, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
goddfather40 Llama Location: Cali-for-nye-a	I am fairly certain a micro-ATX will work for you. My parents a while back had a cheapo 433 MHz HP Pavilion with the small case and their power supply blew. I replaced with a micro-ATX pwr supply and it worked fine. IIRC, when I bought the new supply they specifically mentioned e-machine compatibility. __________________ My name is goddfather40 and I approved this message. I got ho's and I got bitches, In C++ I branch with switches -MC Plus+

01-21-2004, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	The Micro-ATX PSU that you and goddfather mentioned is the correct one. My brother's old HP used one; they're the same dimensions all around (like most ATX PSUs are the same dimensions). Make sure you get one with at least 90w or above for MicroATX. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert