Re: Replacing PSU on Ultra 10

[raymond.meyer%rambler.ru@localhost]

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:18:54 +0100
Jochen Kunz <jkunz%unixag-kl.fh-kl.de@localhost> wrote:

> On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:18:30 +0000
> raymond.meyer%rambler.ru@localhost wrote:
> 
> > So, my first question would be does anyone know if this will work,
> > i.e. is there anything special about Ultra 10 PSU or is the same as
> > other PC PSUs?
> My "Franken 5" uses an ordinary ATX PeeCee PSU. As the U5 and U10 share
> the same mainboard...
> 
> But, if it is only the fan, why don't you replace just the fan?

Because I think there is a reason why the fan is a bit loud, i.e. it's
spinning faster, and it's doing that because old PSUs are less
efficient and generate more heat, so they need higher air flow to cool
them down.

A new modern PSU would be a better solution.