best replacement PS for Dell Dimension 2400

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??

marcy wrote:
> 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/...m/T1421000.ASP
or here;1-800-357-3355

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.

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Mac Cool

"Mac Cool" <Mac@2cool.com> wrote in message
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> I think the 2400s used the proprietary Dell PSU, so make sure that what
> you buy will fit.
>

I checked. It isn't. Thanks.

"pen" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:f902dl$nmb$1@aioe.org...

> Try Dell spare parts, they are usually pretty reasonable
> and you can find them here:
> http://warrantypartsdirect.dell.com/...m/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.

marcy wrote:

> 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.

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.

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Mac Cool

Mac Cool wrote:

> 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.

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.

..

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.

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Mac Cool

"larry moe 'n curly" <larrymoencurly@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> 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!!