Dell SX 270 Power Supply ??

**PoNi** · 08-02-2004, 02:45 PM

Ok I have my hands on a Dell Small Form Factor SX270. It is a Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz.. I have decided to try and fit this into my truck, but I dont know what type of power conversion I should use. Right now where it sits on my Desk it has a AC adapter

Model # ADP-150BB
Input 100-240V~1.8A 50-60Hz
Output 12V -- 12.5A

What is the best way of supplying power to this box ? BTW my truck is a F150 Supercrew.

Thx...

PoNi

**MrPerfectionest** · 08-02-2004, 03:05 PM

I am going to go with the best type of way to power this would to be with the

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power supply, it works well.

**PoNi** · 08-02-2004, 03:13 PM

LOL .. thx for the help

... I am searching .. Just asking for suggestions ...

**nl4jy** · 08-02-2004, 03:20 PM

Is it one of the ultra small 1? or just the mini?
Ultra Small I think is a DC unit as the mini is an AC unit.
You can tell cause the Ultra has 1 of those blocks power cord while the mini uses regular PC cords.
DC unit, I think you can get away with one of those cig adapter. Just make sure all the numbers are right.
DC...inverter......................or............. .......get an opus and stuff it in there.

**PoNi** · 08-02-2004, 03:52 PM

It is the ultra small one cause it has the AC adapter built into the cord. My main concern is power up and shutdown. I dont want to fry the box and of course since it will be running windows I want it to run as smooth as possible.

I guess after I find the correct way to power my unit, I am also looking for ideas on how everyone set theirs up. I mean when you shut off the car does the unit just get killed? That cant be good...