computer powerpack

[chesters1]

if it has standard outputs I.E the PSU to motherboard connections are standard ,with a little wiring a bog standard shop bought (or better taken from an obsetete PC) PSU can be used ,just use the bigger PSU as a stand alone PSU.

for the 12v/5V connections to the drives buy a couple of extenders (or easy to wire yourself)

and for the motherboard connector just cut and lengthen the wires (i.e cut the wire one at a time ,extend it a couple of feet and solder both ends together,then insulating with shrink tube or tape) as its only low voltage coming out the PSU as long as its done properly nothing will come amiss.

for the earth loop connect a suitable thicker bit of cable (using nuts and bolts) to the PSU and the case of the PC. (it sounds harder than it is )

put the now nicely bound together wiring loom through a conveniant hole whack a fan where the old PSU used to live a hey presto fully working PC without the hassel of big bucks "real" one,ran one for months using the very same method.

if you have room in the case screw a bog standard PSU in somewhere and just run the mains cable inside the case etc ,dont forget to replace the gap with a fan of some sort as it does help the cooling

Edited October 22, 2005 by chesters1