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A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« on: November 21, 2009, 11:04:31 PM »
I was reading some horror stories on the interwebs about the original A4000T PSU getting too hot and damaging motherboards.... Is this an urban legend or real?

I do have access to a few AT PSUs.... will these physically fit in an A4000T case without any modification? Will 200watts be enough?

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2009, 07:23:05 AM »
Anyone knows where I can buy a good AT PSU brand new online in the EU?
 

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2009, 11:02:29 AM »
Will the screws match if I put an ATX case + AT Converter? I dont feel like modding the case.
 

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2009, 11:20:50 AM »
Ohhhh nice. And I can buy any ATX to AT adapter...?
 

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2009, 11:30:00 AM »
I checked to ATX PSUs and none of them match the screws. How does the current AT case in my A4T switch on? Is it directly connected to the ON/OFF button on the front of the tower, or through the motherboard? /me is confused.

PS: there are 3 screws on the A4T PSU... 6cm and 14cm afar.
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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2009, 11:37:06 AM »
Ok, now it makes sense. I still have to find an ATX PSU that fits now.
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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2009, 11:44:02 AM »
Quote from: X-ray;530740
Here is one where they don't sell the switch:

http://www.power-on.com/images/product/accessories/atxtoat2.jpg


Hmmm, so if I get one of those, I assume I can leave the switch in the ON/OFF button on the front or I have to cut cables/reconnect? I really dont want to do any DIY modjobs.

Basically I want to replace the CPU without modding.

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2009, 11:58:31 AM »
Ah great...  So now, I have two options:

1. Get an AT PSU

2. Find an ATX PSU which fits the holes + Adapter

I would go for option 2 but I have no idea where I can find an ATX PSU that fits as they seem that the screws are completely different, at least on the 2 i got.
 

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2009, 01:02:21 PM »
Thanks please :)
 

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Re: A4000T PSU - should I replace it?
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2009, 02:48:52 PM »
Quote from: X-ray;530752
OK see here:

http://www.amiga.org/gallery/index.php?n=2737&page=1#comment14648

No problem, all 4 screws aligned.
By the way, ignore the little bracket inside the Amiga case which rests on the upper surface of the PSU.


Thanks for the photos :)

Is this one upside down?

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g154/Odd_Job/Photo059.jpg