File server PSU qestions....

[Kendrak]

Ok here is the skinny, I'm going to move most of my HDD into an old systemand network it so anycomputer can hit it on the network. This will include my game rig, laptops, and eventualy a HTPC. Rite now it will have:
Ol' bx abit board running a pII 850, a dvd rom drive and a few fans to keep it cool. here is the kicker, I have a bunch of HDD. 1x15gb IBM (os and appz) 1x40gb IBM (mp3) 4x60gb segate (iso and divx files)
In the future it will probably have another few HDD of 160+gb each in adition for pvr storage and my 100+ dvd collection (to be made on demand on the future HTPC).
I need a PSU that can handle this, however i'm not OC'ing and no more than 2 drives will be working at any time normaly. I would like to stay under 60 bucks if possible. No fancy lights, I just need power.

(and yes i found a mid tower case under 35 bucks to house all of these buggers in)

 

[t5brick]

check out Fortron/Sparkle. newegg has their 530w model for $65.

 

[xonik]

Yeah, that's a great choice. Not only does it have great current handling of the +12 volt rails (which is hit the hardest by tons of hard drives), but it gives the CPU a 12 volt supply separate from the hard drives--a great feature for a file server especially.

 

[t5brick]

my bad, it's $69.95.

 

[FLECOM]

Yeah, that's a great choice. Not only does it have great current handling of the +12 volt rails (which is hit the hardest by tons of hard drives), but it gives the CPU a 12 volt supply separate from the hard drives--a great feature for a file server especially.

the Sparkle dosent have that, the Fortron does but its $75... worth it tho

ive heard good things about the Tagan psu's also

 

[justin_credible]

The Fortron/Sparkle FSP 460w with PFC is a server model you'll need the 24 pin (server) connection on your mobo or adapter..oops,I just reread your message. If you purchase a server PSU they come with 24 pin power and no 4 pin..so you'll need a 24 to 20 and a 8 to 4
adapter,the nice thing about the server PSU is it has alot more power plugs then the atx and with longer cables which is handly for that taller case. BUT..the adapter plugs can be spendy..I was quoted $20 for both adapters shipped.

 

[xonik]

The Fortron/Sparkle FSP 460w with PFC is a server model you'll need the 24 pin (server) connection on your mobo or adapter..oops,I just reread your message. If you purchase a server PSU they come with 24 pin power and no 4 pin..so you'll need a 24 to 20 and a 8 to 4
adapter,the nice thing about the server PSU is it has alot more power plugs then the atx and with longer cables which is handly for that taller case. BUT..the adapter plugs can be spendy..I was quoted $20 for both adapters shipped.

Good thought, but that's not necessary. Just plug in the 24-pin connector with the last four pins hanging off the right side of the ATX12V 20-pin connector, viewed such that the retention clip of the connector is facing up. Similarly, the 8-pin connector should be plugged in such that 4 pins are hanging off the side. For this one, any 4 pins can be hanging off because the pinout is symmetrical. Just make sure the retention clip and tab are on the same side.

If my description doesn't make sense, look at this page,

http://www.tyan.com/support/html/note_s2469.html

and the white parts are the areas that should be hanging off the blue (ATX12V) parts.

 

[t5brick]

the Sparkle dosent have that, the Fortron does but its $75... worth it tho

as far as i know, the Sparkle FSP530-60GNA is the same thing as the Fortron-Source FSP530-60GNA. the datasheets on the Fortron website have the same amperage ratings as the datasheets on the Sparkle website. it looks like Newegg has incorrect data in their specs.

 

[justin_credible]

Good thought, but that's not necessary. Just plug in the 24-pin connector with the last four pins hanging off the right side of the ATX12V 20-pin connector, viewed such that the retention clip of the connector is facing up. Similarly, the 8-pin connector should be plugged in such that 4 pins are hanging off the side. For this one, any 4 pins can be hanging off because the pinout is symmetrical. Just make sure the retention clip and tab are on the same side.

If my description doesn't make sense, look at this page,

http://www.tyan.com/support/html/note_s2469.html

and the white parts are the areas that should be hanging off the blue (ATX12V) parts.

I sure wish I'd found you several weeks ago,very helpful for the future anyway I actually *almost* thought about that when I was checking the plug wire assignments,question if you know,why the 24/8 plugs on the server boards?

 

[xonik]

The 24-pin connector adds 1 each of 3.3, 5, and 12 volt lines, and another ground ('COM'). The 8-pin connector adds 4 more 12 volt lines, and 4 more grounds. To summarize, more voltage lines are added so that the existing lines aren't overloaded with current (which causes overheating, and possibly fire). See the changes for yourself if you'd like.

EPS12V - http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/support/docs/T51XE_mb.gif
ATX12V - http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/support/docs/T51ATX.gif

Get used to these connectors--at least the 24-pin connector has been added to the latest ATX12V revision.

 

[Kendrak]

Thanks for the imput, it seems that a foltron is the best way to go. This will be weird for me. I will be getting the most expencive PSU I have ever had and putting it in my slowest machine.... sigh. It needs the juice. The wimpy psu i've got in there rite now is just enuf power to run most of the above, i wont get a post if i plug in 1 more fan.
(yes i know that is bad for the equipment)