power supply for S2462 (Thunder K7) ?

Thomas Mayer wrote:

> Hi,
>
> since some days my power supply for my S2462 get's extremly noisy... so I
> search now a new psu for it. The problem is: the recommanded psu's by Tyan
> are no longer available.
>
> I have seen several EPS-psu's, but I am not sure wether they will work,
> usually they have a 8pin ATX12V connector, but that seems not to be the same
> then a 8pin EPS12V connector. Anyone an idea ?
>
> Greets, Thomas
>
>


You can do one of several things:

The easiest is to replace the fan in the PSU. This is reasonably
straightforward if you have experience of using a screwdriver and
electrical components. I did this with one of my 2462 PSUs.

What I have also done, for another of my 2462s, is get an EPS PSU plus
an EPS -> ATX-GES converter. You can find these from online suppliers,
and I am sure I have seen a German website that sold them. Use google!

HTH

T
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Jim wrote:
> Thomas Mayer wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> since some days my power supply for my S2462 get's extremly noisy...
>> so I search now a new psu for it. The problem is: the recommanded
>> psu's by Tyan are no longer available.
>>
>> I have seen several EPS-psu's, but I am not sure wether they will
>> work, usually they have a 8pin ATX12V connector, but that seems not to
>> be the same then a 8pin EPS12V connector. Anyone an idea ?
>>
>> Greets, Thomas
>>
> Hi
> EPS12v means you need a 24pin + 8pin connector. Anything that is EPS12v
> (and not ATX 12v 20pin) with both connectors and that will fit in your
> case should be ok.


Jim,

No disrespect, but this is wrong. The motherboard connections are wired
differently in EPS and ATX-GES PSUs. Thomas' motherboard requires an
ATX-GES connection, which is virtually unique to this motherboard.
If Thomas followed your advice he'd be heading for an early upgrade!

T
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Hi,

> Thomas Mayer wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> since some days my power supply for my S2462 get's extremly noisy... so I
>> search now a new psu for it. The problem is: the recommanded psu's by
>> Tyan are no longer available.
>>
>> I have seen several EPS-psu's, but I am not sure wether they will work,
>> usually they have a 8pin ATX12V connector, but that seems not to be the
>> same then a 8pin EPS12V connector. Anyone an idea ?
>>
>> Greets, Thomas
>
>
> You can do one of several things:
>
> The easiest is to replace the fan in the PSU. This is reasonably
> straightforward if you have experience of using a screwdriver and
> electrical components. I did this with one of my 2462 PSUs.
>
> What I have also done, for another of my 2462s, is get an EPS PSU plus an
> EPS -> ATX-GES converter. You can find these from online suppliers, and I
> am sure I have seen a German website that sold them. Use google!

thanks for the info, that's exactly what I need. I might go the converter
way because I was never very satisfied with the psu because even when new it
wasn't really silent. So why not buy a good EPS12V
psu and use that adapter. I have already found a cheap dealer for such an
adapter... just 4,99 Euro + shipping...

Greets and Thanks,

Thomas
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"Thomas Mayer" <thomas.mayer DeleteThis @quarkchess.de> wrote in message
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> thanks for the info, that's exactly what I need. I might go the converter
> way because I was never very satisfied with the psu because even when new
> it
> wasn't really silent. So why not buy a good EPS12V
> psu and use that adapter. I have already found a cheap dealer for such an
> adapter... just 4,99 Euro + shipping...

If you were considering a Tagan PSU (if they make one with that connection),
I've found 2 Tagan PSUs (one of which was brand new) to have problems with
not powering up my Tyan Tiger S2460 (also a dual Athlon board with the same
chipset) when warm. Make sure you get assurances it'll work fully in all
regards, including warm reboots, from the suppler, that way if there is a
problem you can get a refund/change brand or model.

Paul
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