Question Enermax Noisetaker EG701AX-VE ATX 12v
Question Enermax Noisetaker EG701AX-VE ATX 12v
I kept this item on the shelf for possibly four or five years. I want to install it in a Dell 9020, which is 600 watts, with ample cables to power HDDs, drives, and a new GPU from the power supply instead of the motherboard. I've already added a second HDD, a Blue Ray drive, and plan to upgrade the GPU to likely a GT 1070. The case size matches the existing 80 Bronze with one cavity. I need to remove about 2 inches from the rear mounting plate that isn't in use to make room for installation. The main difference is the fan connector: it's a 4-pin model, while the ENERMax is 6-pin. It shouldn't be an issue splicing the 4-pin to the 6-pin. When I remove the ENERMax from the box and connect it, should the fans start? At this stage, they don’t. Another point is the 8-pin CPU power connector on the motherboard—does it matter if it’s pinned the same or not? It’s just my assumption. If the PSU switch is on, then the fan control remains with the front Dell power switch.
I won’t be using this for gaming; it’s just for general use.
Please help me with this situation.
Enermax Noisetaker EG701AX-VE SFMA 2.0 offers 600 Watts and features modern connections. It remains quiet enough for use without a GPU upgrade, especially if paired with a 4th Gen Intel processor. The Dell OptiPlex 9020 has multiple form factors; ensure you match the correct one and consider an adapter if needed for the 24pin PSU connector.
And even though it might not be close to 20 years and could be brand new, it's completely unsuitable for today's hardware due to its weak +12V rails and strong +3.3V and +5V rails. Let it stay there.
Thank you for your message. Here is the revised version:
The Dell OptiPlex 9020 00 features an Intel® Core™ i7-4790 CPU running at 3.60GHz, with a 256 KB primary memory cache, 1024 KB secondary memory cache, and 8192 KB tertiary memory cache. It is 64-bit ready. There are only two connectors from the current PSU to the motherboard: a 4-pin connector for the MB fan and an 8-pin one for CPU power. My main concern is whether the fans will start when plugging in the Enermax into 110V, or if there is an issue preventing them from turning on. Please clarify your question.
That response didn't address my question. Please remember to keep the PSU from the prebuilt unit as it is.
Pretty much any power supply will act dead if it is connected to nothing and you plug it in to the wall.
Look up how to use a paperclip to turn on a power supply.
If we ignore that this is a very old power supply and the risks in using it, it still uses the modern types of connectors.
Even if you have a brand new power supply you have the massive issue of connecting it to all the proprietary connection used on many prebuilt machine from companies like dell.
There might be companies that sell adapters and I guess if you are skill enough you can build your own custom cables.
I guess it depends on why you are doing this. If it is something to play around with and if you destroy it and it is no real loss then why not try it.
Thank you for the guidance provided, confirmed through the paperclip, but it seems this option is no longer available. Now I understand that I should seek an alternative power source instead.
Since this Dell was refurbished using an older 290W power supply with only two cables and the HDDs and drives sourced from the motherboard, I proceeded to install a PowerSpec 650W Power Supply 80 Plus Bronze Certified Fixed Cable Non-Modular ATX PSU Active PFC SLI Crossfire Ready Gaming PC Computer Power Supplies, PS 650BF along with the 24 to 8 adapter.
It started working perfectly. If I wanted to upgrade with a better graphics card, I could easily do so. My thought is that if needed, I could support two monitors—though it’s not necessary at the moment.