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Huh apparently I need to post more to unlock editing capabilities so I'll just keep replying and edit later when I get a chance.
I initially wanted to go pre-built route with Jupiter A320, but A320 can't even support Zen2 Renoir APU not to mention the upcoming Zen3 Cezanne(?) ones. Waiting for an unannounced product like maybe Jupiter B550 isn't the best idea I suppose. However as they target 65 W TDP APUs, their power adapter can gives a rough idea of the power I'll be facing in a similar device and it's rated 90 W. Means I'm probably safe with a 160 W picoPSU with a big headroom. Sure the AC/DC is both more expensive and heavier when you go up, but a 90 W picoPSU seems to be a bit risky while 120+ W ones are only marginally cheaper and lighter. Will resell locally at worst and downgrade if weight becomes too much of an issue.
Mini-Box replied that indeed 60 W is the ceiling for the OpenPSU2 in sustained mode with 100 W peak. Probably I'll have to set everything up without an UPS to check the actual power and determine if that's a feasible idea at all.
Ordering the fans along with a pack of silicon washers (£ 29.92 + £ 11.67 + £ 0.92, all +20% VAT).
Also ordering the case in silver and 160 W picoPSU kit ($ 35 + $ 89).

<blockquote data-quote="Landswellsong" data-source="post: 227011" data-attributes="member: 22828"><p>Huh apparently I need to post more to unlock editing capabilities so I'll just keep replying and edit later when I get a chance.</p><ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">I initially wanted to go pre-built route with <a href="https://www.asrock.com/nettop/AMD/Jupiter%20A320/index.asp">Jupiter A320</a>, but A320 can't even support Zen2 Renoir APU not to mention the upcoming Zen3 Cezanne(?) ones. Waiting for an unannounced product like maybe Jupiter B550 isn't the best idea I suppose. However as they target 65 W TDP APUs, their power adapter can gives a rough idea of the power I'll be facing in a similar device and it's rated 90 W. Means I'm probably safe with a 160 W picoPSU with a big headroom. Sure the AC/DC is both more expensive and heavier when you go up, but a 90 W picoPSU seems to be a bit risky while 120+ W ones are only marginally cheaper and lighter. Will resell locally at worst and downgrade if weight becomes too much of an issue.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Mini-Box replied that indeed 60 W is the ceiling for the OpenPSU2 in sustained mode with 100 W peak. Probably I'll have to set everything up without an UPS to check the actual power and determine if that's a feasible idea at all.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ordering the fans along with a pack of <a href="https://www.quietpc.com/ap-1003w-c-group?product=2382">silicon washers</a> (£ 29.92 + £ 11.67 + £ 0.92, all +20% VAT).</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Also ordering the case in silver and 160 W picoPSU kit ($ 35 + $ 89).</li>
</ol></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Landswellsong, post: 227011, member: 22828"] Huh apparently I need to post more to unlock editing capabilities so I'll just keep replying and edit later when I get a chance. [LIST=1] [*]I initially wanted to go pre-built route with [URL='https://www.asrock.com/nettop/AMD/Jupiter%20A320/index.asp']Jupiter A320[/URL], but A320 can't even support Zen2 Renoir APU not to mention the upcoming Zen3 Cezanne(?) ones. Waiting for an unannounced product like maybe Jupiter B550 isn't the best idea I suppose. However as they target 65 W TDP APUs, their power adapter can gives a rough idea of the power I'll be facing in a similar device and it's rated 90 W. Means I'm probably safe with a 160 W picoPSU with a big headroom. Sure the AC/DC is both more expensive and heavier when you go up, but a 90 W picoPSU seems to be a bit risky while 120+ W ones are only marginally cheaper and lighter. Will resell locally at worst and downgrade if weight becomes too much of an issue. [*]Mini-Box replied that indeed 60 W is the ceiling for the OpenPSU2 in sustained mode with 100 W peak. Probably I'll have to set everything up without an UPS to check the actual power and determine if that's a feasible idea at all. [*]Ordering the fans along with a pack of [URL='https://www.quietpc.com/ap-1003w-c-group?product=2382']silicon washers[/URL] (£ 29.92 + £ 11.67 + £ 0.92, all +20% VAT). [*]Also ordering the case in silver and 160 W picoPSU kit ($ 35 + $ 89). [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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