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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: dfreniche on April 10, 2006, 05:09:09 PM

Title: A1200 Power supply
Post by: dfreniche on April 10, 2006, 05:09:09 PM

Hi. As you know, I'm a BIIIG newbie. Reading past posts I'm a little bit confused and scared with A1200 PSU. I own a classic A500 with its power supply, and a new A1200 (plus external CD, HDD, 4wayIDE splitter and Blizzard IV 1230) with its own PSU. So the questions are:
- Can I use the A500's PSU with the A1200?
- Should I use the A500's PSU?

The external CD-ROM drive and HD have its own power supply: I'm using a PC AT Power supply.

So: i'm in danger of fry my A1200 using the A1200 PSU? Is better the A500 PSU?

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: A1200 Power supply
Post by: adonay on April 10, 2006, 05:33:38 PM

Yes. in fact some a500 psus are better than the ones shipped with the 1200

*edit* you wont fry the 1200 using the 1200 psu the worst would be instability issues

Title: Re: A1200 Power supply
Post by: dfreniche on April 10, 2006, 05:38:54 PM

Thanks, Adonay! Amiga.org is amazing! A reply in half an hour!

So I can use both PSUs with my A1200. I'll keep using the new one. The external stuff has its own power, so no problem!

Title: Re: A1200 Power supply
Post by: Amiduffer on April 10, 2006, 05:40:14 PM

www.amikit.com used to sell 500/600/1200 power cords so that you could use an AT PSU, but I think they're all sold out. :-(

Title: Re: A1200 Power supply
Post by: CLS2086 on April 10, 2006, 06:47:48 PM

It seems that amigacenter still has some !

Title: Re: A1200 Power supply
Post by: Ferry on April 10, 2006, 07:13:52 PM

Nice to see one more Spanish Amiga user around.

dfreniche, I've been using an A500 on an A1200 for years, mine was one of those heavy and old A500 PSU, fully reliable. Another option is to use a PC PSU, you can easily adapt one following this instructions:

http://aminet.net/package.php?package=hard/hack/ExtraPower.lha

You'll only need the original Amiga PSU plug.

BTW, check your PM.

Saluditos,

Ferrán.