Tiny power supply cranks out 120 watts

calidan · Jan 27, 2006, 11:34 PM

"Fremaont (CA) - For some users, computer designs can't be small and quiet enough. Mini-box.com has begun offering what it claims to be the world's smallest ATX compliant power supply that uses a single 12 volt power source and puts out 120 watts.

With 31 x 45 mm, the footprint of the "picoPSU" is significantly smaller than a common business card and about 10 to 20 times smaller than a standard power PC supply. Of course users don't get the 500 and more watts from the picoPSU, but the Mini-box.com device provides enough juice to power the components of a low power computer systems.

According to the manufacturer, the ATX- and 1U server rack-compliant design provides 120 watts and is compatible with MINI-ITX as well as standard motherboards. The manufacturer said that the device runs on a single 12 volt power source and is "completely" silent as it does not requires fans or any other cooling solution.

The power supply is available now and sells for $50."
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Source: TG Daily

MindlessOath · Jan 28, 2006, 12:05 AM

this isnt much differnt than a connecton for a laptop.

it just converts the power from a laptop AC adapter to supply power to the ATX logicboard. thats it.

i give great props for the good price and wonderfull idea... now it will be made more and more and possibly cheaper and cheaper and more people will see whats out ther.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 28, 2006, 12:27 AM

this is noth asu s need to sell thier adapter that powers thier new topvideo cards, that saves you frm buying a more powerfull psu to use the latest cards

Jan 27, 2006, 11:34 PM	#1
calidan Frozen in Carbonite Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,409 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Tiny power supply cranks out 120 watts "Fremaont (CA) - For some users, computer designs can't be small and quiet enough. Mini-box.com has begun offering what it claims to be the world's smallest ATX compliant power supply that uses a single 12 volt power source and puts out 120 watts. With 31 x 45 mm, the footprint of the "picoPSU" is significantly smaller than a common business card and about 10 to 20 times smaller than a standard power PC supply. Of course users don't get the 500 and more watts from the picoPSU, but the Mini-box.com device provides enough juice to power the components of a low power computer systems. According to the manufacturer, the ATX- and 1U server rack-compliant design provides 120 watts and is compatible with MINI-ITX as well as standard motherboards. The manufacturer said that the device runs on a single 12 volt power source and is "completely" silent as it does not requires fans or any other cooling solution. The power supply is available now and sells for $50." _______ Source: TG Daily __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: calidan "Don't try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie.... Study computers instead." - Jackie Chan

Jan 28, 2006, 12:05 AM	#2
MindlessOath DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 0	this isnt much differnt than a connecton for a laptop. it just converts the power from a laptop AC adapter to supply power to the ATX logicboard. thats it. i give great props for the good price and wonderfull idea... now it will be made more and more and possibly cheaper and cheaper and more people will see whats out ther. __________________ ATI Radeon X800XT PE <---- LOOK UPDATED!! AMD Athlon 2Ghz, nforce2, 512mb ddr3500 LINKS U SHOULD KNOW!!!! DriverCleaner - use every time u install new drivers! ATI driver feedback - to report driver problems Tacticalcenter - my Gaming website and forums ATI 3rd party Optimized Driver Compairison

Jan 28, 2006, 12:27 AM	#3
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	this is noth asu s need to sell thier adapter that powers thier new topvideo cards, that saves you frm buying a more powerfull psu to use the latest cards __________________