MicroATX power supply

[Nick Mirro]

Do standard power supplies fit microATX cases?

 

[ric]

Do standard power supplies fit microATX cases?

Usually, no.

 

[Nick Mirro]

Well how does one choose a new power supply for a microATX box? Antec does
not list this form factor.

I have a noisy ps I'd like to replace, but don't know where to start.

 

[zalzon]

Well how does one choose a new power supply for a microATX box? Antec does
not list this form factor.

I have a noisy ps I'd like to replace, but don't know where to start.

you just shout MO POWER!!!! and throw the switch.

everything will be energized.

i believe for the microATX, the power supply recommended for pentium 4
class systems is between 220W to 240W. You could probably go as low
as 160W to 180W for a power system but you could run into problems as
it may not give you mo power when u add devices like HDs, cdr, dvd,
network cards and other sh*t.

correct me if i'm wrong someone.

 

[Andy]

Go to <http://www.newegg.com/app/manufactory.asp?catalog=58&DEPA=1>
and under Advanced Search / Compatible: select MicroATX and search.

 

[Nick Mirro]

Just found this nice bit at directron.com:

Micro ATX is essential the same form factor as standard ATX, only with
smaller wattage and physical size. A standard ATX power supply would work in
a Micro ATX case if the physical dimensions fit.

Now to figure out which of the small ones are quiet : /

 

[ric]

Micro ATX is essential the same form factor as standard ATX, only with
smaller wattage and physical size. A standard ATX power supply would work in
a Micro ATX case if the physical dimensions fit.

That's the problem. SFX supplies (microATX) are electrically compatible
with ATX, but have different dimensions.

http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/power_supplies/dimensions/index.htm

Go to the above site and find the PSU dimensions that meet your needs.

Or get an ATX case/PSU and end your dilemma.