Pico PSU first run.avi

Here I switch on my Mini-ITX and load up the OS for a first run.

I also show how small it is, installed, and I explain a little more about
what we're going for. The build is near complete, and it's getting to the
end of my series on Mini PCs.

Enjoy and, always, thanks for watching!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• First run
• startup
• Show and tell
• power and low-noise

[OrangeJuice1982]

Did that really say Win98, wow.

Questions:

1. How much did the pico psu and brick set you back

2. Where did you get it from

3. Are you running a optical drive, If so how does the psu perform

[kumbah2006]

@OrangeJuice1982 - Yes, that's Windows 98 Second Edition - smaller, faster, and less "writes" to the drive than a Windows 2000 installation. Also, I needed a small very "petite" system to run some legacy stuff from the past that won't run on Win2000, so I opted for Win98SE. The PicoPSU was obtained from Logic Supply for ca $25. The power brick I had from a previous purchase of a PW-60 snap-on mini-ITX kit.

[kumbah2006]

@OrangeJuice1982 - (continuining ...) No optical drives, and only one hard disk drive (which will be changed to a home-made SSD soon). The PicoPSU doesn't seem to generate any heat. Performs well, but this is a really old baord. I'd say this is fefinitely worth it, but if you need to use optical, I'd buy a higher wattage unit, I got the lowest watt unit I could get away with, so I don't plan to add much more to the system other than USB video capture. :)

[OrangeJuice1982]

@kumbah2006 I'm looking to power an optical as well as the hdd, so maybe a 90w will be needed.  I'll check out Logic supply if they have a site, thank you

[kumbah2006]

@OrangeJuice1982 They do. Just put the who name and you will be set.

[BedShaker0909]

Wow! I've missed that Intro Theme.. Great build.. I'll be havin' mine soon. Btw, how's that Pico servin you? Cheers!

[OrangeJuice1982]

@kumbah2006 Final comment from me. I've been to Logick Supply in Europe, they have what i want and the price is fantastic, thanks again