New PSU for HP xw4200 Workstation – (DV062ET)

[Behruz]

Hello Corsair forum,

 

my computer is a HP xw4200 Workstation – (DV062ET), I bought it second hand from a friend of mine who used it in his business office. It now runs ubuntu 12.04 being used at home.

The only issue I have with that machine is that the power supply makes changing buzzing, chirring noise. Since this computer was used heavily many hours a day in an office I guess the PSU is finished. I replaced the PSU fan but that did not make a difference.

 

The problem is, that this PSU seems not to be a atx-standard one. My dealer said he can not provide me replacement for it.

Therefore I would like to ask you if you can recommend me a Corsair-PSU that would fit into my computer. It should be silent and long-lasting.

I tried to find out about the form factor on the hp-website but the only thing I found is:

 

Part Number.: 377595-001

Power Supply for HP xw4200 Workstation – (DV062ET)

Power supply assembly - 90-264VAC at 47-66Hz and 118VAC at 393-407Hz, with active power factor correction (APFC) - Rated at 410-Watts - Mounts in the upper rear of the chassis assembly

RoHS:*Original

 

Could anyone give me a recommendation for a new PSU?

 

Thanks in advance

Behruz

:-)

 

P.S.: Sorry for my poor english!

[peanutz94]

Sorry, Corsair wouldn't have anything for that system since it uses a proprietary PSU. Anything Corsair has to offer would follow standard ATX specs and would not be compatible.

 

The only thing you can do is find another HP PSU.

 

Sorry, I wish i had better news for you!

[Behruz]

Thank you, peanutz94, for your quick response!

Does Corsair maybe offer any kind of PSU that would be smaller than my original one so I could somehow mount it in the case?

In only need 410 W, so I hope there might be a small sized PSU that would fit inside my computer case. For sure it would be possible to mount some rails or some kind of holders in the case to house the PSU.

Any ideas?

 

P.S.: How about the idea to place the new PSU (in case it does not fit inside) outside the case?

[Synthohol]

Usually the issue is the wires are not standard ATX pinouts on the HP units. you could blow something up if you try a standard PSU.

[Behruz]

Usually the issue is the wires are not standard ATX pinouts on the HP units. you could blow something up if you try a standard PSU.

 

Ok, that is a good point. Of course I am not interested in blowing up anything.

So maybe I will try to let the psu be repaired.

 

The funny thing is that I switched from Mac to Linux because I wanted to use standard hardware in order not to be depending on a single manufacturer, e.g. Apple. Lately I have had big troubles getting a sparepart for my iMac.

When I bought that hp workstation I did not know the psu is not atx.

Now I seem to have ended up just in the same porblem, only with hp taken Apples position... :[pouts:

[Synthohol]

thats why most people build their own PC without worrying about compatibility issues later on if you want to upgrade something. check with HP as to their PSU specs/pinouts

[WesternDreaming]

im going to post my 2 cents

 

after looking at your motherboard and its specs

it seems that your only issue is the size of the psu in the case?

 

if so, then this

 

http://www.corsair.com/us/power-supply-units/cx-series-psu/cx-series-cx430m-modular-atx-power-supply-430-watt-80-plus-bronze-certified-modular-psu.html

 

has a smaller footprint, although i cant find anything that gives the spacing of the mounting screws in back

nor can i find a diagram of the pin connections that would tell if the layout is the same

 

you are in luck tho, all of the xw power supplies are the same from the 310-450 watt range in terms of replacement specs according to the hp website

[peanutz94]

You can try what you like, but if you were told the PSU was propietary there is no way i would even try a standerd PSU unless you first get confirmation from HP that it would be okay to use.

 

I know for sure that both HP,DELL and many other OEM's used proprietary hardware in their systems. Trying a standard PSU in those systems would most certainly end in a fried computer.

 

Maybe give them a call and find out for sure. I can't find much information on your system as far as PSU requirements except for a total power recommendation of 410watts

[Behruz]

Dear all,

 

thank you for your answers. I have another pc at home - which I did not use so far - that features an atx standard psu (just checked it out). I think it's gonna be best to use that one.

 

Since I left Apple because I dislike the idea of proprietary products it would be absurd to buy a new psu for the hp workstation. I do have smoke detectors at home but still I prefer not to make experiments with standard atx psu in the hp workstation.

 

Thanks again for your quick answers! I appreciated that!

 

All the best,

Behruz

:):

[peanutz94]

I dislike the idea of proprietary products it would be absurd to buy a new psu for the hp workstation. I do have smoke detectors at home but still I prefer not to make experiments with standard atx psu in the hp workstation.

I think this is a good move. At least without contacting HP for a definite answer first. I know Western Dreaming pointed out that the foot print looked the same and I can confirm it is indeed, and they will bolt right in, in some cases. It the internals that are wired differently.

 

I have had two DELL's that were that way, and like I said I know HP used Proprietary PSU's in some of their systems too..

 

I dunno...maybe I'm being overly cautious, but it's not my hardware to worry about burning up if you understand what I'm getting at. :)

 

Cheers!!

[Behruz]

I think this is a good move. At least without contacting HP for a definite answer first.

I think it doesn't make sense to contact hp concerning that psu. You can bet your life that they will say: "Go and get a hp-psu. We can not recommend the use of any non-hp parts in the workstation."

Fortunately I have that other pc. I'm gonna use that one...

 

Thanks again,

Behruz