best replacement PS for Dell Dimension 2400

[marcy]

I need a good (decent) ATX PS to replace Dell Dimension 2400.
Using pricewatch, I find either brands I don't recognize (probably
China built) or too expensive with only SATA connectors.

Any help??

 

[pen]

I need a good (decent) ATX PS to replace Dell Dimension 2400.
Using pricewatch, I find either brands I don't recognize (probably
China built) or too expensive with only SATA connectors.

Any help??

Try Dell spare parts, they are usually pretty reasonable
and you can find them here:
http://warrantypartsdirect.dell.com/us/program/T1421000.ASP
or here;1-800-357-3355

 

[Mac Cool]

marcy:

I need a good (decent) ATX PS to replace Dell Dimension 2400.
Using pricewatch, I find either brands I don't recognize (probably
China built) or too expensive with only SATA connectors.

I think the 2400s used the proprietary Dell PSU, so make sure that what
you buy will fit.

 

[marcy]

I think the 2400s used the proprietary Dell PSU, so make sure that what
you buy will fit.

I checked. It isn't. Thanks.

 

[marcy]

Try Dell spare parts, they are usually pretty reasonable
and you can find them here:
http://warrantypartsdirect.dell.com/us/program/T1421000.ASP
or here;1-800-357-3355

Thanks, I went with the Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Power 430W for $42 total.
That way, it can be used for a better computer on another day.

 

[larry moe 'n curly]

I need a good (decent) ATX PS to replace Dell Dimension 2400.
Using pricewatch, I find either brands I don't recognize (probably
China built) or too expensive with only SATA connectors.

I'm not familiar with the 2400, but PC Power & Cooling says that it
needs a proprietary PSU, meaning a standard ATX PSU will plug in just
fine but destroy the mobo because the wiring is all different. On a
Dell proprietary PSU there's only one orange wire on the 20-pin
connector, while on standard ATX PSUs that connector has at least 3
orange wires.

If you need a Dell proprietary PSU, Dell can be pretty cheap, but if
they offer a choice between one made by Delta and another by HiPro,
choose the Delta.

OTOH if a standard ATX PSU will work, stick with brands like Fortron-
Source (AKA Antec Basiq), Seasonic (AKA Antec Earthwatts, Antec NeoHE,
and Antec Trio), Enhance, Etasis (Silverstone?), and Enermax.
www.jonnyguru.com is a good place for recommended brands and makes.

 

[Mac Cool]

larry moe 'n curly:

I'm not familiar with the 2400, but PC Power & Cooling says that it
needs a proprietary PSU, meaning a standard ATX PSU will plug in just
fine but destroy the mobo because the wiring is all different.

A standard PSU won't fit in the case if it requires the proprietary PSU.

 

[larry moe 'n curly]

larry moe 'n curly:


A standard PSU won't fit in the case if it requires the proprietary PSU.

Maybe, maybe not. I have a 200W Dell proprietary PSU that can fit
perfectly in a standard ATX case. OTOH I also have a Gateway PSU that
can run older ATX mobos without problem (doesn't have a square ATX12V
socket) but needs a special case.

..

 

[Mac Cool]

larry moe 'n curly:

Maybe, maybe not. I have a 200W Dell proprietary PSU that can fit
perfectly in a standard ATX case.

I'll have to remember that. I was under the impression that all their
proprietary PSUs were mirror images of ATX counterparts.

 

[marcy]

I'm not familiar with the 2400, but PC Power & Cooling says that it
needs a proprietary PSU, meaning a standard ATX PSU will plug in just
fine but destroy the mobo because the wiring is all different. On a
Dell proprietary PSU there's only one orange wire on the 20-pin
connector, while on standard ATX PSUs that connector has at least 3
orange wires.

That's strange. Some Dell people told me it was a standard supply.

I will have to check again. Thanks!!