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Solve : IBM 300gl, Problem Number One: Power Supply? |
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Answer» Well I recieved a IBM 300gl tower for free, and it had barely any parts in it. I thought it would be a good project, and a good way to get some computer experience by getting it back in running. So the first problem, the power supply is blown. Can I get a power supply that puts out more watts then the old one? Or do I have to get the exact same one. The power supply that CAME with it gave out a max of 145 watts, and i've found a couple of the same power supplys on the internet. But it would be easier for me to get one with a higher wattage. I understand that if it had less then 145watts that would make sense, but how about Over? My thoughts is it'll fry the thing. More power will not fry the machine at all...i'd recommend at least 350W and make sure it is the right form factor.That just made my day. Can I ask what you mean by Right Form Factor? I looked it up and what I found is, something about specifics in motherboards and stuff. So you want me to make sure I get a power supply that will plug correctly into my motherboard?Correct. You can visit PCPower and Cooling and they should have more info on what you need...Thank You Patio.Well the Power Supply that came with the computer was a AA20610 Power Supply. I Believe it is a 20pin one so im looking for another 20 pin Power Supply. And I think I can only find these used, not sure.All I did to find the Pin was count the number of Holes on the Power Supply, on the adapter the plugs into the Motherboard and there was 20, so im assuming it is 20. Please correct me if im wrong.Some of those IBM power supplies were a DIFFERENT physical size and so the mounting screw holes are different. It needs to be able to FIT into the case. Try a standard size PSU and see if it actually fits in there and everything lines up before you purchase something that won't work. Thanks Patio, and Gx1 man, ill probably pick up the power supply some time soon, while keeping in mind what you two said. Hopefully I can get this computer to work Make sure you can return it if it doesn't fit, and be sure to post back.YAY, im SUPER happy the power supply im getting is only going to cost me $15 dollars, and im getting WIN2k for the comp for $20. And probably another $50+ to get all the parts it needs I wouldn't hit a dog in the....with a $15.00 PSU...ask them for a name brand you will not spend much more and avoid alot of headaches. |
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