New Power Supply?

[SpoodermanYT]

Hey so my power supply burn`t out and I need a new one I don`t want to spend a lot of money so I only have like $15 - $20 bucks to spend on one and I found this one on ebay and I was wondering if it will work to replace my old one.

 

 

Here`s a pic of the old one  

 

 

and Here is the Ebay link for the one I want to get:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/232137040731

 

Much Thanks! -Adam

 

[NTDaws]

Save your money and buy a better one.

[EunSoo]

I wouldn't. 1. I can't see on the pictures provided but either or both the Dell and hp psu may have proprietary connectors that may cause it to be incompatible with the motherboard. 2. Buying a used crappy psu is a recipe for disaster. Id save up and get a new psu that will last and won't die on you for a while. 

[bellabichon]

1 minute ago, Being Delirious said:

Save your money and buy a better one.

Although that's not a option for some people, I would have to agree. The metallic casing on that PSU makes me think of an era where beige reigned supreme. 

[Psittac]

Even if you get the correct connectors there is a pretty good chance that it won't fit into your case.

 

Also how do you know that the psu which burned up didn't take another component with it? I guess theres only one way to find out if you have no way to test the system.

 

edit: there is always the ability to run some kind of open air test bench set up if a standard psu won't fit.  Also I'd look for a company that recycles used pc components, maybe they have one that will fit

[kb5zue]

Isn't this the same sort of PSU they used on the Titanic to power their compass?  Maybe that's why it sailed too far north hitting the iceberg and sinking.

 

[Psittac]

1 minute ago, kb5zue said:

Isn't this the same sort of PSU they used on the Titanic to power their compass?  Maybe that's why it sailed too far north hitting the iceberg and sinking.

 

what use is this post? You add nothing to the subject matter

[deXxterlab97]

48 minutes ago, Psittac said:

Even if you get the correct connectors there is a pretty good chance that it won't fit into your case.

 

Also how do you know that the psu which burned up didn't take another component with it? I guess theres only one way to find out if you have no way to test the system.

 

edit: there is always the ability to run some kind of open air test bench set up if a standard psu won't fit.  Also I'd look for a company that recycles used pc components, maybe they have one that will fit

That looks like a Standart ATX PSU to me and plus I have rarely seen an 80+ PSU with proprietary connectors and size

48 minutes ago, kb5zue said:

Isn't this the same sort of PSU they used on the Titanic to power their compass?  Maybe that's why it sailed too far north hitting the iceberg and sinking.

 

If you have no experience in giving advice it is better to remain silence rather than giving out uninformative nonsense

57 minutes ago, bellabichon said:

Although that's not a option for some people, I would have to agree. The metallic casing on that PSU makes me think of an era where beige reigned supreme. 

Delta has a crap load of metallic casing type PSU and yet one of very reputable brand in PSU. 

 

[Guest]

I'm confused.  Dell PSU dies so you want to buy an HP one?!?!?

 

What's the end game here?

 

Tell us what kind of Dell you have so we can see if it's at least a standard PS2 size/mounting with a standard ATX 24-pin power connector.

 

Or take more pictures.

 

Otherwise....  NO WAY.

[Guest]

So a quick Google shows that the Delta DPS-290EB is a standard PS2 mount... but the power connectors don't look like standard ATX.

 

Now, if we google a Dell Optiplex 3020 motherboard, which is where you usually find said PSU, we see that the motherboard is in fact, not standard:

 

 

So I would suggest just throwing the whole thing out and building a new PC.

 

You think I'm joking, but this thing is going to end up being a can of worms.  New PSU.. then board dies.. .then new board... vicious cycle.  And you never really have the opportunity to upgrade because it's all proprietary Dell crap.

 

[kb5zue]

2 hours ago, Psittac said:

what use is this post? You add nothing to the subject matter

It has absolutely nothing to do with the post other than to add a little levity to the situation.  Sometimes the posts get a little "deep" so to add a little levity to lighten things up adds a breath of fresh air.  Sorry to offend you so much.

[kb5zue]

1 hour ago, deXxterlab97 said:

That looks like a Standart ATX PSU to me and plus I have rarely seen an 80+ PSU with proprietary connectors and size

If you have no experience in giving advice it is better to remain silence rather than giving out uninformative nonsense

Delta has a crap load of metallic casing type PSU and yet one of very reputable brand in PSU. 

 

Dude, get a life.  You take things so serious.  This is a forum, not the service counter at your local parts store.  Lighten up.

 

[Stefan Payne]

5 hours ago, Being Delirious said:

Save your money and buy a better one.

He can't.

Look at the label!!

+12VSB. Need to say more?!

 

[alexhelvetica]

2 hours ago, kb5zue said:

Dude, get a life.  You take things so serious.  This is a forum, not the service counter at your local parts store.  Lighten up.

 

Yeah, nah. So you want to spread miss information, and you are attacking the person who is counteracting your bullshit?

 

Mate, I think you're the one who needs a life.

[Stefan Payne]

5 hours ago, bellabichon said:

Although that's not a option for some people, I would have to agree. The metallic casing on that PSU makes me think of an era where beige reigned supreme. 

The casing of the PSU has nothing to do with quality and vice versa.

There are lots of "Lipstick on Pig" models out there that have garbage electronics but a nice casing. like an MS-Tech Value Edition 920W or you can get an awesome PSU with a rather simple looking case like you find in most OEM PCs. The Delta DPS-500QB would be such an example.

 

So your statement doesn't help anybody...

 

4 hours ago, deXxterlab97 said:

That looks like a Standart ATX PSU to me and plus I have rarely seen an 80+ PSU with proprietary connectors and size

You haven't seen many Business Class computers lately, have you?

Those usually have non standard PS/2 PSUs.

They still use the same PS/2 Casing but are +12V only, either with a +12V Standby rail like this unit or sometimes with a normal +5VSB rail.

That seems to be somewhat standard in this area...

 

4 hours ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Delta has a crap load of metallic casing type PSU and yet one of very reputable brand in PSU. 

Yep, that's a very true statement.
Sadly you don't seem them often in consumer products because they don't do it with anyone...

 

[deXxterlab97]

4 minutes ago, Stefan Payne said:

The casing of the PSU has nothing to do with quality and vice versa.

There are lots of "Lipstick on Pig" models out there that have garbage electronics but a nice casing. like an MS-Tech Value Edition 920W or you can get an awesome PSU with a rather simple looking case like you find in most OEM PCs. The Delta DPS-500QB would be such an example.

 

So your statement doesn't help anybody...

 

You haven't seen many Business Class computers lately, have you?

Those usually have non standard PS/2 PSUs.

They still use the same PS/2 Casing but are +12V only, either with a +12V Standby rail like this unit or sometimes with a normal +5VSB rail.

That seems to be somewhat standard in this area...

 

Yep, that's a very true statement.
Sadly you don't seem them often in consumer products because they don't do it with anyone...

 

Nah. I only see those rgb psu with bronze rating that barely pass acceptable quality level

[Stefan Payne]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

Nah. I only see those rgb psu with bronze rating that barely pass acceptable quality level

Yes, from dubios System Integrators who want the PSU to die after Warranty so that you go and buy a new Computer from them - until you go to the Internets and ask if the Computer is good that is...

[NelizMastr]

6 hours ago, SpoodermanYT said:

Hey so my power supply burn`t out and I need a new one I don`t want to spend a lot of money so I only have like $15 - $20 bucks to spend on one and I found this one on ebay and I was wondering if it will work to replace my old one.

You need to buy the exact type you had before since it's not a standard PSU. You're limited to compatible Dell part numbers.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-290W-Power-Supply-0XFXKX-80-Plus-Gold-DPS-290EB-A/152733889902?epid=1666550718&hash=item238fa6356e:g:FcwAAOSwg0BZ2Tff

 

That's the only one on eBay at the moment. 

 

[NTDaws]

4 hours ago, Stefan Payne said:

He can't.

Look at the label!!

+12VSB. Need to say more?!

 

Well, nothing's impossible.

[kb5zue]

10 hours ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Yeah, nah. So you want to spread miss information, and you are attacking the person who is counteracting your bullshit?

 

Mate, I think you're the one who needs a life.

Oooh....  so tuff.  Can't you guys take a joke?  Obviously not.

[Stefan Payne]

7 hours ago, Being Delirious said:

Well, nothing's impossible.

but not everything makes sense...

 

 

Especially if you have to ask in some random Webforum, you don't necessarily know what to do...