New brick, same problem. Looks like I have to go up in wattage.... Will find a way, not going to give up on my S4 build yet.
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Power Supply HDPLEX 400W DC-ATX
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Have you noticed any clicking sounds from the 300W when it is near maximum output? I think that is what I am hearing. Also mine runs pretty hot, without airflow the surface becomes too hot to touch. I'm assuming this degrades performance some, but it still seems to be good for around 300 watts even at this temperature.
Found something,,, buuuut it is expensive.
http://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Protek/PMP400-14-S.shtml
http://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Protek/PMP400-14-S.shtml
Do you think you would be able to wire it to the HDPlex 400 somehow? The brick has an 8 pin molex while the HDPlex is 6. Do you just drop off one pair of Vin and Vout? Could you splice a better connector in between that would support the S4 Mini, similar to the GUnique?
Edit: Sorry for the ranting list of questions!
If you're going to go as big as the Protec for 300 USD, might as well go for the Eurocom at 475 
http://www.eurocom.com/configure(2,404,0)ec
http://www.eurocom.com/configure(2,404,0)ec
If you're going to go as big as the Protec for 300 USD, might as well go for the Eurocom at 475
http://www.eurocom.com/configure(2,404,0)ec
If I could plan how I would hook that thing up to my HDPlex.... I might. I was able to actually source an HP voodoo brick, so I am going to try that first. Should ship soon...
Hooks up really simply! My only question is...are you planning a S4 MINI Crossfire setup?
Ha! If only half-height cards supported SLI, with bifurication, maybe it would fit! Not sure if you saw my video I posted earlier, but my system keeps crashing on the Dell 330 watt brick. Even tried a new brick, same problem. This happens specifically with World of Warcraft at really any graphics settings (but Overwatch maxed out works fine....). So besides the Voodoo, GUnique, or that Eurocom monster not sure completely what to do. Just going from cheap to more expensive until something works.Hooks up really simply! My only question is...are you planning a S4 MINI Crossfire setup?
Pretty sure you could just buy a compatible 4 Pin DIN off of Digikey or Mouser and rig it up to the 6 pin V-IN on the HDPlex. Shouldn't be overly difficult. I'm sure someone here could give you the most efficient pinout.
Can you send me an email with all the data you have so far? I'd like to test and confirm wether this is a hardware limitation, software bug, or your particular brick (or a combination of this).
Thanks!
Slightly off-topic. A couple days after my hdplex 400w turned up, so did my dell 330w adapter. However I am concerned my adapter (purchased on amazon) may not be genuine. The biggest alarm for me is what seem to be a lack of a serial number sticker on the top of the unit. Anyone with a genuine unit able to shed any light on this for me?
Example of the label that appears to me missing from mine.
Mine: https://i.imgur.com/HQHdJsp.jpg
I have not plugged it into the hdplex just in case it's a fake, don't want to risk causing any damage.
Example of the label that appears to me missing from mine.
Mine: https://i.imgur.com/HQHdJsp.jpg
I have not plugged it into the hdplex just in case it's a fake, don't want to risk causing any damage.
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I've been searching for powerful bricks too.
I've found this:
24v 17a 400w ac dc power supply
Which they sell at alibaba. It seems the lowest quantity you can get is 100 of those... shame.
The guys at HD PLEX told me that if you push "Active air flow" to the 300W AC-DC brick they have, it will support 400w. The webpage says 19v 20A (380W).
Maybe this could work better.
I've found this:
24v 17a 400w ac dc power supply
Which they sell at alibaba. It seems the lowest quantity you can get is 100 of those... shame.
The guys at HD PLEX told me that if you push "Active air flow" to the 300W AC-DC brick they have, it will support 400w. The webpage says 19v 20A (380W).
Maybe this could work better.
There is also this:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mean-Well/HEP-480-24A/?qs=Mv7BduZupUgsiuEWuk9r8w==
Would have to wire up your own connection, of course. Yeah, maybe trying the HDPlex 300w might not be a bad idea.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mean-Well/HEP-480-24A/?qs=Mv7BduZupUgsiuEWuk9r8w==
Would have to wire up your own connection, of course. Yeah, maybe trying the HDPlex 300w might not be a bad idea.
Fair enough, is there any such guide that describes how to wire an SFX 12 volt rail to the HDPlex? Or just info in general?
Edit: looks like the HDPlex only supports 16v-24v..
If I had to pick, I think this is my favorite idea so far. Seems a fairly simple matter to make a new enclosure (3D Printed?) for it with the plug and a 40mm fan. Has anyone done a teardown of the unit and have some pics they might share? Might design a mockup of the idea
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