Opus Power Supply (150W)

Daz · 06-26-2003, 12:15 PM

Ok, I'm || close to ordering one now..

Got an Inverter, and it by far isn't powerful enough - and by the time I get one which is, I might aswell have one of these.. also the clean shutdown, none shut off on crank and all the other nice features are tempting.

I think it'll fit in my case.. it'll have to go where the floppy drive bay is tho.. but apart from a bit of case hacking, it should be fine..

Now, convince me.. hehe, ccsnet has already said it's by far the best solution, and I think he's right - Just wish I hadn't tried the inverter way now.. gotta take that back!

It'll be running an Epia M9000, an LG DVD Drive and a Small HDD.. so the 150W should be fine - AND, they have it in stock I believe.. I also would like to run a Xenarc 7002S (when they come in to digitalww!) from it - it's a clean supply so should be fine I believe?

Would this work perfect for me?

Daz.

Daz · 06-26-2003, 12:46 PM

Been searching and it definetly looks like the way to go!

It'll be cool if the screen can be run off of it too!

cproaudio · 06-26-2003, 03:23 PM

I run my Xenarc screen off the Opus's 12v line . screen doesnt dim when I start the car. works great.

Daz · 06-26-2003, 03:34 PM

Yep, seriously thinking about ordering one tomorrow..

skoda · 06-26-2003, 05:52 PM

Where can you order one.
I have e-mailed opus a few times but no response.
Is there an online store that sells them ?

Daz · 06-26-2003, 06:07 PM

Hmm, Dunno, I was going to ring them direct..

Daz.

ShinkunoNamida · 06-26-2003, 06:20 PM

order by phone!

SuperG35 · 06-26-2003, 09:04 PM

New ITX version coming soon...

Daz · 06-27-2003, 05:20 AM

The 90w one? Seems like people have been waiting forever for it though! The 150w fits in my case, so I might aswell get that one!

HereFishyFishy · 06-27-2003, 08:09 AM

I ordered mine by e-mailing them. We shot e-mails back and forth a few times with some questions I had. They sent an e-mail telling me everything that needed to be included with my PayPal order (address, phone, discounts, motherboard, etc..). Anyhow, I ordered it June 6 and got a confirmation e-mail June 7 telling me they'd e-mail me again when it shipped. I still haven't received the 2nd e-mail

Oh well, they said 2-3 weeks and today is 3 weeks! I'm just anxious because everything else is in and ready to go, just waiting on the power supply & I'd like to have everything installed before my surgery July 8.

Phil

cproaudio · 06-27-2003, 03:29 PM

wow I guess there's a higher demand on the Opus now. When I ordered mine in aug 02, I got it in 3-4 days after I paid.

techguy · 06-27-2003, 03:36 PM

I'm just getting started and emailed them asking how to buy -- no response after about 3 days. Might try calling...

piXeLaTed gOaT · 06-30-2003, 07:46 AM

i know this seems like a stupid quesiton, but i cannot find a price anywhere!! how much is the power supply??

Robb@E.P.E · 07-01-2003, 09:37 AM

I got this email from Opus just today ...

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Hello,

Thank you for your interest in OPUS Solutions, Inc. DC-DC
power supply for ATX, UATX, Flex-ATX, Mini-ITX mother boards.

Our DC-DC power supplies (Patent Pending) are specifically designed
to withstand automotive environment. It is ruggedly built, wide operating temperature
and input voltage, over 90 % efficiency, ignition input for shutdown control,
delayed shut down timer up to one hour and many more features.
It is not just an another PC power supply, it is a smart supply.
150 Watt models are capable of driving an Intel P4 Mother board system.
For more information/ specification please refer our web site
www.opussolutions.com DC-DC power supply section.

We have Just added a new 90 Watt model to our DC-DC power supply offering.
Please refer to the attached data sheet for more detail.

Our DC-DC power supply is also compatible with EPIA-M series Main Boards.

DC-DC Power supply price list (currency US$)

Product Part # 1+ 10+ 100+
DCX3.1209 $142 $132 $124 90W DC-DC PCB module w/ Cable kit
DCX3.1209U $150 $140 $132 90W DC-DC Open frame w/ Cable kit
PCA2-12-15 $180 $172 $165 150W DC-DC PCB assembly w/ cable kit
SFX-12-15 $190 $182 $175 150W DC-DC Enclosed unit w/ cable kit

Standard Lead time: 4- 6 Weeks ARO, Subject to change

Shipping charge for a single unit is $10.00 within continental USA by UPS
ground (default shipping method)
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Now, I'm guessing that this means the 90W is ready ... but who can say with these guys. Also, I guess we, as mp3car members, can get that shipping charge knocked off (if you live in the US) so that's nice. But it still says it will take 4-6 weeks for delivery ... I didn't attach the .pdf they sent, but if you all are interested, I could be persuaded

tejesh83 · 07-01-2003, 02:52 PM

A quick call to Opus should answer all your questions. Pricing, new models, application, eta, etc. I've had limited success with email. Kris's box is probably overflowing with spam like the rest of us.

I'm using it to power a P4 2.4Ghz system. I've used it to power my Xenarc, DVD-ROM, 7200RPM 20GB HD, P4 2.4Ghz, 512 DDR, Radeon Graphics, and a handful of usb devices at once. Unfortunately, on hot sunny days, it takes a few tries to boot windows. Once booted, it works flawlessly. I pulled all the extra hardware out, down to the hard drive and motherboard, and using onboard sound/video (xenarc now wired direct to ignition feed), but it still does the same thing when its really hot inside the car.

The CPU is well within operating temps, but the Hard Drive is on the edge. Its rated at 55C, but with the sun beating on the car all day with windows closed, the metal gets to around 60C(according to temp sensor near the cpu/heatsink at boot), which includes the computer case, heat sinks, and of course the metal hd housing. Its been raining the past few days in ATL, so with the cool temps its been working flawlessly. Unfortunately, I'll have to wait to test new air circulation or hd ideas until it warms up again.

Kris from Opus says it should easily power the system and he's built a few P4 systems with many more peripherals that work just fine. I also saw Inor's G35 in person, which also runs a P4 2.4 with similar specs and a xenarc screen flawlessly. Kris said if I couldn't figure it out, I can send in my pc parts and psu and he would take a look at it. He's a very knowledgable and professional. I am very satisifed with his service and product.