Worlds smallest ATX PS........

[GalvanizedYankee]

http://www.xyzcomputing.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=516

I found this kind of interesting while making the morning rounds.

Link via MajorGeeks


...Galvanized

 

[Bassyhead]

wow that's pretty small

 

[Vegito]

thats cool..

 

[Auric]

What is it used for? Running a uATX system off an ATX system rather than its own external PSU? I don't get it.

 

[Bassyhead]

Originally posted by: Auric
What is it used for? Running a uATX system off an ATX system rather than its own external PSU? I don't get it.

It can be used for really small computers or other custom form factors where a typical switching power supply would be too large. Additionally, it's powered by 12V so it can easily be used in a car. The advantage of being powered by 12V for home purposes is that the AC-DC converter is external (which you have to obtain separately), freeing up space inside the computer.

 

[foodfightr]

this is awesome

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

pico 120 manual. 96% efficientcy! Cost, about $50. Dang! It's cute.


http://resources.mini-box.com/online/picoPSU-120/picoPSU-120-manual.pdf


...Galvanized

 

[Ayah]

It's for mini itx systems

 

[CraigRT]

that is badass... cool!

 

[ribbon13]

CF card + SATA adapter makes for a great low power OS hard drive.

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
CF card + SATA adapter makes for a great low power OS hard drive.

Read slow, expensive and very small.

But also read silent, tiny and gets you instant respect on SPCR.

 

[ribbon13]

for a carputer, it won't matter, I'll have windows stripped down to the skinny, and be using a fast 2GB TwinMos which is definately not slow.

 

[Bobthelost]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
for a carputer, it won't matter, I'll have windows stripped down to the skinny, and be using a fast 2GB TwinMos which is definately not slow.

Slow compared to a desktop drive? Yes, certainly.

But you aren't going to be running BF2 off this are you. 😀

 

[Mark R]

Looks sweet, but probably wouldn't do for a carputer. It doesn't regulate the 12V line - it's just a direct connection (albeit via a switch). So it requires a regulated 12V supply.

No problem for a small desktop machine though.

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: Mark R
Looks sweet, but probably wouldn't do for a carputer. It doesn't regulate the 12V line - it's just a direct connection (albeit via a switch). So it requires a regulated 12V supply.

No problem for a small desktop machine though.

Carputers are all about the customization

 

[Mark R]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
Carputers are all about the customization

Indeed, but I prefer mine without smoke. Run a carputer off a 7812 - you'll need more than customization 🙂

 

[ribbon13]

16 of them in parallel! 😛

Of course that was just an example

Even better

 

[CZroe]

Gotta get one! This will power a CoreDuo CPU w/ integrated video well, correct?

 

[Bassyhead]

Originally posted by: CZroe
Gotta get one! This will power a CoreDuo CPU w/ integrated video well, correct?

Should work. Here's power consumption ratings for the different Core Duo models (from wikipedia):

>= 50 W Core Duo E -- For Large Multimedia and Gaming Notebooks
24 - 50 W Core Duo T -- For Mainstream Consumer Notebooks
15 - 23 W Core Duo L -- For Ultra-Portable Notebooks and Some Smaller Thin and Light Clients < 6 lbs.
< 5.5 W Core Solo U -- For ultra-thin ULV Notebooks, PDA, and other Multimedia Devices.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Wow, that's smaller than I was expecting 🙂