Dell-compatible PSU?

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I am looking for a PSU (300W+) which is compatible with the cases Dell uses
for their Dimensions. It *cannot* have a cut off switch - the only one I
have (Chieftec 360W) has a back cut-off which means that the power plug
doesn't line up with the hole in the chassis. Also, the fan is on the right
(as you look at it) - most have it on the left, don't they?

I don't want crap - but I don't want to spend more than £40-£50 inc VAT.

Thanks for any suggestions

Happy Christmas!
 
I am looking for a PSU (300W+) which is compatible with the cases Dell uses
for their Dimensions. It *cannot* have a cut off switch - the only one I
have (Chieftec 360W) has a back cut-off which means that the power plug
doesn't line up with the hole in the chassis. Also, the fan is on the right
(as you look at it) - most have it on the left, don't they?

I don't want crap - but I don't want to spend more than £40-£50 inc VAT.

Thanks for any suggestions

Happy Christmas!
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Chieftec is pretty standard so far as mounting goes, I have a couple
here, a 420W and 340W, assume the 360W is the same. It's fan is in
the typical position, on the right. If the case will allow you might
be able to just rotate the power supply 180', providing you choose
one with all (or most) air intake in the front, not one with large
intake or fan underneath.

Teh Chieftec does have a rather large "cutoff switch" in the back,
putting the AC receptacle lower on the unit than some but not much.
Are you suggesting that if that AC receptacle were only a little
higher, it'd fit?

How about one of the Sparkle/Fortrons with the whole rear as the
exhaust vent?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-966
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-979


Dave
 
kony said:
Chieftec is pretty standard so far as mounting goes, I have a couple
here, a 420W and 340W, assume the 360W is the same. It's fan is in
the typical position, on the right. If the case will allow you might
be able to just rotate the power supply 180', providing you choose
one with all (or most) air intake in the front, not one with large
intake or fan underneath.

Teh Chieftec does have a rather large "cutoff switch" in the back,
putting the AC receptacle lower on the unit than some but not much.
Are you suggesting that if that AC receptacle were only a little
higher, it'd fit?

How about one of the Sparkle/Fortrons with the whole rear as the
exhaust vent?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-966
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-979


Dave
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Thanks, Dave, but the Chieftec I have only has one fan - and a rocker
switch. on the old PSU the switch is higher than the power connector whereas
the connector on the Dell is right at the top. The first PSU is only 220 -
and I need at least 300W. I cannot visualise how that would work - though it
might - the rocker is below the connector - though whether it would get in
the way when I attempted to screw it in I don't know.
 
Thanks, Dave, but the Chieftec I have only has one fan - and a rocker
switch. on the old PSU the switch is higher than the power connector whereas
the connector on the Dell is right at the top. The first PSU is only 220 -
and I need at least 300W. I cannot visualise how that would work - though it
might - the rocker is below the connector - though whether it would get in
the way when I attempted to screw it in I don't know.
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If you (or someone you know) is competent to alter the power supply,
it's very easy to just remove that switch and connect the two wires
going to it, together.

If you think that would work but don't have anyone to do it, I have a
new/unused 300W Sparkle (same as 2nd linked PSU above) that I could
remove the switch from, sell to you for same cost as the one from
Newegg (plus shipping, I'd just be buying another one to replace it as
I keep spares "just in case").

It really isn't hard to modify it though if you have basic electrical
experience you can do it yourself, just make sure the wires are
PERMANENTLY connected and isolated, insulated well. I'm not
suggesting you do it if you never work with wiring though, it is
high-voltage AC.


Dave
 
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