PSU for intel ion board

rxmac · 19 Oct 2009 at 20:01

Ok i'll put my hands up and admit i am an utter newb to the world of mitx and as such have very little idea of what rating power supply i need.

So my question is what PSU would be required to power this mobo: -

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-364-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1436

and a single 2.5" hdd and slim dvdrw?

If you could actually post some names etc rather than "80w" that would be appreciated, obviously i wouldn't ask you to post links as thats not allowed.

Bear in mind the Ion board does require a 24way header and a 4 way ATX connection so i am not sure if those little psu's that plug directly into the mobo would suffice as they don't have the 4 way atx, i have done some homework myself

. So i guess i need a "proper" but smaller psu, question is what sort of power rating?

batchelord · 19 Oct 2009 at 21:08

Any of mini itx cases should come with psu powerful enough for what you need

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=7&subid=1412

Raikiri · 19 Oct 2009 at 21:34

Have a look at the pico PSU, 90/150w.

rxmac · 20 Oct 2009 at 07:30

Cheers guys, i haven't really decided on a case yet so having to buy a seperate psu is a distinct possibility.

I did look at those pico psu's but as i said they don't have the 4 pin axt connector so would need some form of adapter.

Raikiri · 23 Oct 2009 at 11:44

The 150w does have the 4 pin ATX, for the 24 pin just use an adapter.

gt_junkie · 23 Oct 2009 at 12:03

If you haven't decided on a case then you could just get the Zotac ION which has a built in 90w psu.

Works nicely and cuts down on cable mess a great deal too. It's only limitation is a lack of a PCI expansion slot.

gt

rxmac · 25 Oct 2009 at 10:57

I did look at those but thought the £60 price hike for them was a little too much all things considered. As you say no pci slot does mean they are somewhat restricted too.