power supply

[diskmatic]

my power supply has failed, and i have a spare but the connections will not fit the motherboard, it is not an atx connection. is there an adapter you can buy to overcome this or will i have to buy a new power pack. if there is an adapter where can you buy one. i'm in the uk

[Whyzman]

Hello diskmatic,

Welcome to http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/pcgubb.gif Forums!

I'm assuming you mean you have an AT power supply that you want to be able to use in an ATX situation. You can find just about any accessory you could want if you search using the correct parameters. HERE'S (http://www.kdcomputers.com/exec/categoryBrowse?m=13) a place that looks like it has such an adapter.

However, although you could adapt, would that be the best choice in your situation. A new 300W ATX power supply is probably around 35-40.00 dollars US. And if you upgrade in the near future you can take it with you! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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Whyzman

[Rick]

The above link will not do you any good.
That adapter is for using an ATX power supply on an AT mother board.

Going from an AT power supply to an ATX mother board is NOT a good idea and Won’t work!
The AT only puts out 12 and 5 Volts
For the ATX you need 3.3 volts 5 volts and 12 Volts

Find your self a good ATX power supply

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[Rick]

Double Post.
Love those server errors.

[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 01-13-2002).]

[Whyzman]

Oops, nice catch Rick! Definitely gotta make sure I have that second cup of coffee that early in the morning! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Whyzman