Question 1

I want to use this is a mini server with 2 disk drives.  But it only seems to have a power connector for one drive.  What do I do? Is there another cable or should i be looking at a different power supply?

Accepted Answer

If you aren't using the old style 4-pin IDE connector, you can get an adapter that will convert it to a 15-pin SATA connector.  I searched for "ide to sata power cable" on Amazon's site and found multiple options.

Question 2

I have a 4 pin output 12V power supply, do you have the 4 pin Power jack (w/ detachable mini-Fit Jr. adapter)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a 4 pin DIN to mini-fit Jr. adapter available. We also have 4 pin DIN AC-DC adapters available.

Question 3

What size (in amps) DC power supply would be ideal for this psu? Can I use a input voltage of 13.5v will it regulate it down to 12v? Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Enough to power the *entire* load your motherboard presents, plus a safety factor for inefficiency plus startup.  It does not regulate the 12V, so no.  Use a reputable 12VDC power supply, not one of those $8 specials.When I use these, I build the entire system and power it from an ordinary high-efficiency PSU, run at full load.  Measure the power draw with a Kill-A-Watt.  Size the 12VDC supply accordingly.

Question 4

Can this work for a 20 pin atx power connector?

Accepted Answer

The other answers may be correct, but it does fits into the 20 pin connector on a board I have.  Unfortunately there are caps next to the connector that prevent it from actually plugging in all the way.  I'd say that it would probably work on a case-by case basis if there's enough clearance.  There are other versions like the picoPSU-120 that are actually made for the 20 pin atx connector though, so I'd recommend that you use one of those instead.

ASIN	B005TWE6B8
Best Sellers Rank	#111,971 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #1,019 in Computer Power Supplies
Brand	PicoPSU
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Compatible devices	Personal Computer
Connector Type Used on Cable	ATX
Connector type	ATX
Cooling Method	Air
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 331 Reviews
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	1 Years
Fan Size	120 Millimeters
Form Factor	Mini ITX
Form factor	Mini ITX
Item Dimensions	7.6 x 2.5 x 5.1 centimeters
Manufacturer	Mini Box
Maximum Input Voltage	12 Volts (DC)
Mfr Part Number	PicoPSU-160-XT
Minimum Input Voltage	12 Volts (DC)
Model Name	picoPSU-160-XT
Model Number	PicoPSU-160-XT
Model name	picoPSU-160-XT
Number of Fans	1
Output Wattage	160 Watts
Output wattage	160 Watts
Power Supply Design	Semi-Modular
System Bus Connector Type	24 Pin
UPC	608819326450 081159193522 609465435152 609465362427 012120246701
Wattage	160 watts

Mini-Box picoPSU-160-XT High Power 24 Pin Mini-ITX Power Supply

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