[Peter J]

This was originally posted in Ted B's CAPS V2+, build thead as I thought it might be helpful for someone else on a similar path. I didn't intend to hijack.  I'll change title to something more appropiate.

Can I take this onto a side topic ask ask about power supplies? I've built several desktop computers so I know a bit about ATX type power supplies, but when it comes to audio specific computers like this, I imagine the power requirement is minimal.  Long story made short, I suppose I don't really know what I don't know, so I'm looking for general info and guidance.

Other than satisfying the power requirement of the computer, I guess quiet is a must. What else should I be concerned with? If this were powering stuff like amps or preamps it would be more important...no? I don't know much about low voltage audio gear, everything I have plugs into wall and I assume any transformers are within devices themselves or perhaps wall warts. Can this be as simple as a wall wart?

Any good reads on the subject?

Th

[toddbagwell]

I feel this will do better as its own topic, so as to not detract from Ted's sever thread.

todd

[ted_b]

Todd, can you rename it then.  It's a little confusing.  Thx
Ted

Update:  Thanks Peter!

[riffer]

I used a 150 W Pico PSU for my system (Intel DG45FC+E5200+DVDROM+1xSSD+2x3.5" HDD).  It never broke a sweat.  I only replaced it with a SeaSonic SS-300ES when I moved to a larger case and added another 3.5" and 3x120mm fans.  To be honest, I would have tried to keep it in, but it didn't have enough power connections.

[kgturner]

I'm using an 80 watt fanless power supply in my music server build.

http://www.hd-plex.com/power-supply/

My CPU only has 35W of TDP and I'm using a SSD. For just playback, I doubt I'm pulling more than 5-10 watts.

Kevin T