M1-ATX adapter

**MikeyTampa** · 04-17-2005, 08:32 PM

Where can I get an adapter so I can plug my M1-ATX into a wall in my house so I can power the cpu inside and set everything up.

**ALonDonThinG** · 04-18-2005, 07:24 AM

I am planning on using a "powerstation" http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...ldID=&doy=18m4 like that.
But my mobo hasnt arrived yet, i will let you know, but seeing as it can give 17ah
im sure it will work.

**WebDog** · 04-18-2005, 01:50 PM

just go to radio shack and get a 12v adapter and conect it up.

**jcdillin** · 04-18-2005, 02:09 PM

yeah but dont just buy any 12volt adapter, you need to make sure it can supply the amperage that the M1 needs which I would think would be around 5 to 10 amps

**acura cl** · 04-19-2005, 12:36 PM

would this work?

link

modified of course.

**Scouse Monkey** · 04-19-2005, 12:42 PM

how do you want to modify it?

it is 80W and the M1 is 90W so will draw 90W + inefficiencies at full load (eg 90% eff. => 100W).

I would personally use an old ATX PSU that has a nice strong +12 DC line of 10A (120W). You could get away with less if you then connected some of your 5V drives/devices to the AC PSU to lower the M1 load. But keep the mobo running off the M1 for testing etc.

**meyer64** · 04-19-2005, 12:43 PM

I use the 12v line off an old 150w AT power supply i have. works great.

**acura cl** · 04-19-2005, 02:35 PM

are you guys just suggesting using an ATX power supply in the house and m1 atx for car.

or snip off the 12v from the atx connector on an ATX p/s and connect it to the leads on the m1 atx.

i showed that link because that's what i've been using to power my tc10000 in the house and was wondering if i could use it for my m1 atx?

thanks.