Posted by Eric on May 19, 2007, 3:05 pm
I am in the process of converting my ham radio "server" pc to solar
power. It is currently used as an APRS gateway and an Echolink radio
link. It can run for days without spinning up the hard drive and I may
be able to underclock it to get rid of the CPU fan. I know it still is
unlikely to be as efficient as a laptop, but I'd rather not buy more
than I need.
http://www.mini-box.com/PicoPSU-120-WI-25-12-25V-DC-DC-ATX-power-supply?sc=8&category
The above link points to the one I'm looking at buying. Size is not a
factor, but the concept of a connector sized PSU is interesting.
Anyone have experience with solar powering a desktop PC?
Posted by Martin Riddle on May 19, 2007, 9:31 pm
As long as the mother board and periphials do not exceed the rating, you
should be fine.
I have one of the larger 12v supplies and it works fine with an itx.
http://www.logicsupply.com/product_info.php/products_id/504
Cheers
>I am in the process of converting my ham radio "server" pc to solar
> power. It is currently used as an APRS gateway and an Echolink radio
> link. It can run for days without spinning up the hard drive and I may
> be able to underclock it to get rid of the CPU fan. I know it still is
> unlikely to be as efficient as a laptop, but I'd rather not buy more
> than I need.
>
http://www.mini-box.com/PicoPSU-120-WI-25-12-25V-DC-DC-ATX-power-supply?sc=8&category
> The above link points to the one I'm looking at buying. Size is not a
> factor, but the concept of a connector sized PSU is interesting.
> Anyone have experience with solar powering a desktop PC?
>
Posted by Martin Riddle on May 19, 2007, 9:39 pm
Actually, if your interested I can let this 160W go for a reasonable price.
Reason being, the case I ordered comes with a PS. And I dont need 2 of them.
email me.
Cheers
>I am in the process of converting my ham radio "server" pc to solar
> power. It is currently used as an APRS gateway and an Echolink radio
> link. It can run for days without spinning up the hard drive and I may
> be able to underclock it to get rid of the CPU fan. I know it still is
> unlikely to be as efficient as a laptop, but I'd rather not buy more
> than I need.
>
http://www.mini-box.com/PicoPSU-120-WI-25-12-25V-DC-DC-ATX-power-supply?sc=8&category
> The above link points to the one I'm looking at buying. Size is not a
> factor, but the concept of a connector sized PSU is interesting.
> Anyone have experience with solar powering a desktop PC?
>
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> power. It is currently used as an APRS gateway and an Echolink radio
> link. It can run for days without spinning up the hard drive and I may
> be able to underclock it to get rid of the CPU fan. I know it still is
> unlikely to be as efficient as a laptop, but I'd rather not buy more
> than I need.
>