Came across this on ebay. Says it will run a dx1600. Wonder how the filtering is? http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5336136228&icep_item=191517872789
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130 amp power supply..decent price..what do you guys think?
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This is a converted Dell PowerEdge 6800 server power supply. Generally they are good for about 112 amps from a standard 110v household wall outlet. Most people report no, or very little RF hash.
These average around 50-60 bucks on ebay right now.
Here's a video that explains the modifications that include the potentiometers.
Here's the link to a mega-thread on these conversions for this and many others.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1292514
These average around 50-60 bucks on ebay right now.
Here's a video that explains the modifications that include the potentiometers.
Here's the link to a mega-thread on these conversions for this and many others.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1292514
Thanks for the information tba02. Looks like an easy project. Man those fans are pretty loud though..
Yes, they are loud. My research shows you can disconnect 1 of the 3 and it will still run, and then you can use a 1K potentiometer to slow the other two down.
For reference, I just scored a used one on ebay for $38 shipped.
For reference, I just scored a used one on ebay for $38 shipped.
If you want a slightly quieter PSU, check out HP Common Slot supplies (DPS-1200). One resistor to enable the power on and two big flat plates to attach to 12v. 1200/745/460 are the common ones.
http://www.rchelination.com/setting-hp-dps-1200fb-power-supply/
The actual amperage @ 110 volts is a little lower than at 240v. If you want a clean connection for the common slots check out the bitcoin miners. They have breakout boards - http://www.gigampz.com - for example. Most of the common slots can only hit 13.2 volts however.
http://www.rchelination.com/setting-hp-dps-1200fb-power-supply/
The actual amperage @ 110 volts is a little lower than at 240v. If you want a clean connection for the common slots check out the bitcoin miners. They have breakout boards - http://www.gigampz.com - for example. Most of the common slots can only hit 13.2 volts however.
These definitely look like something I will have to do some more research into. But for a little modification and little $ you can have lots a current handy. As long as it's clean and it doesn't sound like an airplane taking off in my shack..