[Tfug] A stupid Windows question that somebody...

[Choprboy]

Stop!!!!!

It looks like a standard supply, it acts like a standard supply... But it 
isn't!!! Dell uses the standard 20+4 pin ATX connector, but they wire it 
differently. You can use a standard supply, but you will have to rewire the 
connector...

See:
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=339053&rl=1

Fortunately, Dell power supplies are relatively easy to come by.

Adrian



On Wednesday 31 October 2007 00:47, Jim March wrote:
> Well worst case the power supply mounting bolts look normal too.  I've
> got an extra power supply laying around...
>
> On 10/30/07, Earl <earljviolet at juno.com> wrote:
> > Let me check tomorrow, Jim.  I'm not sure if the wiring from the power
> > supply to the motherboard is standard or just looks that way.
> >
> > Earl
> >
> > "God made man, Sam Colt made men equal."
> > "The fates guide him who will, him who won't they drag" Spengler
> >
> > -- "Jim March" <1.jim.march at gmail.com> wrote:
> > This particular critter seems to be pretty standard inside.  ATX power
> > supply and MB.
> >