PicoPSU Power Kits

eskro · 2012-01-14 19:07

USA
72W: PicoPSU-80 + 72W Brick + Molex to P4 adapter = $38
80W: PicoPSU-80 + 84W Brick + Power Cord + Molex to P4 adapter = $46
120W: PicoPSU-120 + 120W Brick + Molex to P4 adapter = $64

CANADA
80W: PicoPSU-80 + 84W Brick + Power Cord + Molex to P4 adapter = $48
120W: PicoPSU-160-XT + 120W Brick + P4 extension + 2.1mm to 2.5mm adapter = $77

UK
120W: PicoPSU-120 + 120W Brick + Molex to P4 adapter = £55

also visit short-circuit.com for other PicoPSU Power Kits Smile

Deviant Khan · 2012-01-15 00:34

I'm seriously considering this instead of the Seasonic SS-400ET 400W for the ASRock A75M FM1 AMD A75 MOBO. My only question is in regard to a SSD and Blu-ray. It appears you're using the Molex-to-P4 adapter to complete the 24-pin ATX connection as the main connector is only 20-pin, right? There is a single SATA power connector, which would be used for the SSD. What about the Blu-ray drive? Sorry if it's an obvious question.

eskro · 2012-01-15 02:31

Molex-to-P4 adapter = CPU 4-pin connector --> http://goo.gl/2uaCl

u can get a bunch of MOLEX adapters, example:
Molex To 3-Molex Power Connector Cables ($3,25)
Molex To 2-Molex Power Connector Cables ($1,50)
Molex To 4-SATA Power Connector cables ($8)

Ferrino · 2012-01-31 00:38

I'm looking at picoPSUs and am wondering about why the PSU itself is rated for one wattage and the power-brick another wattage? Which do we use when evaluating the best for our components? For example, the following product is listed as "picoPSU-160-XT + 192W Adapter Power Kit". Is this to be considered a 160W PSU, but the brick can deliver more if necessary?

http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-192-XT-1...-Power-Kit

eskro · 2012-01-31 00:41

your PSU kit will be limited to the weakest link.

so your correct, a picoPSU-160-XT + 192W Adapter Power Kit
is considered a 160W PSU overall

Ferrino · 2012-01-31 05:59

Thanks!

Ferrino · 2012-01-31 23:15

Sorry, had another question about picoPSUs: where does the 4-pin plug get mounted on the HTPC case? Do you just pass it out the back of the case or is there a way to mount it? i.e. this one here:

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**gabbott** · 2012-01-31 23:19

Thanks for this... looking to utilize one of these in my next build.

eskro · 2012-01-31 23:56

drill a hole Ferrino Tongue

voip-ninja · 2012-02-01 00:32

Ferrino Wrote:Sorry, had another question about picoPSUs: where does the 4-pin plug get mounted on the HTPC case? Do you just pass it out the back of the case or is there a way to mount it? i.e. this one here:

Cases that are designed for pico power typically have the cutout already in the case for it.

If you don't want to cut your case, you can also find slot covers that will mount the power connector.

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,230 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-01-15 02:31 Post: #3 Molex-to-P4 adapter = CPU 4-pin connector --> http://goo.gl/2uaCl u can get a bunch of MOLEX adapters, example: Molex To 3-Molex Power Connector Cables ($3,25) Molex To 2-Molex Power Connector Cables ($1,50) Molex To 4-SATA Power Connector cables ($8) My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,230 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-01-31 00:41 Post: #5 your PSU kit will be limited to the weakest link. so your correct, a picoPSU-160-XT + 192W Adapter Power Kit is considered a 160W PSU overall My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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Ferrino Junior Member Posts: 32 Joined: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-01-31 05:59 Post: #6 Thanks!
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Ferrino Junior Member Posts: 32 Joined: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0	2012-01-31 23:15 Post: #7 Sorry, had another question about picoPSUs: where does the 4-pin plug get mounted on the HTPC case? Do you just pass it out the back of the case or is there a way to mount it? i.e. this one here:
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gabbott Team-XBMC Member Posts: 1,547 Joined: Jul 2007 Reputation: 26	2012-01-31 23:19 Post: #8 Thanks for this... looking to utilize one of these in my next build.
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,230 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 156	2012-01-31 23:56 Post: #9 drill a hole Ferrino My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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