[Ham-Computers] RE: Computer shutting itself down - follow-up

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

Dave,

Before you start jury-rigging something, adapters already exist for this purpose - to plug an ATX 2.0 power supply (24-pin) to an ATX 1.x motherboard (20-pin).

Again, Newegg can come to the rescue.  Goto their website (http://www.newegg.com) and start typing in "20" in the search box.  A drop-down list should display and one of the options is "20 pin to 24 pin" with (22) currently available products.  Costs about $5.  And, while you're there, don't forget to pick up a case fan.

The Newegg folks are great to work with.  Returns are easy too.  Don't work for them...just a happy customer.  If you're unsure of any product, pick-up the phone and call them first.

73,

  - Aaron, NN6O


-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 4:30 PM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] Computer shutting itself down - follow-up


    It has only gotten worse. I ordered the 500-watt power supply on Saturday, and surprisingly enough it showed up today. The down side is that it doesn't fit the computer. The motherboard has a 20-pin connector and this new power supply has 24.

    The genius at Gateway that I spoke to, after 20 minutes, finally came to the conclusion that it wouldn't work! Thank goodness I called!

    Customer Service informed me that they no longer support this machine. Huh? It's under warranty until next February! No matter - they gave me a phone number for a company that carries their out-of-date parts.

    Called them. The largest power supply they have is 300 watts. 50 more than I have now, and it's $80!

    I'm on the verge of keeping this 500-watt supply and jury-rigging it into the case. At least I can use it to power everything but the motherboard, and use the supply that's in the case to power the motherboard.

    I'd also tell you my feelings about Gateway at this point, but it would only get me banned.

Thanks, all
73
Dave
KB3MOW