Question 1

We are trying to power a heating pad, which requires a constant 10amps at 12 volts. The heating pad has a resistance of 2.5 ohms; will this unit work?

Accepted Answer

Hi,

I would recommend a dedicated supply that is built to be exposed.  A PC power supply would in theory work (see answer regarding putting a load on the other voltages to assure the unit turns on).  For example, if the pad draws  10 amps at 12 volts it really has a resistance of (V = IR or R = V/I or 10/12 = 0.833 ohms).

Adding a fuse and external case around the power supply would make me more comfortable with the idea.  Else you can buy 12 volt 10 amp power supplies, but they will cost more.

Question 2

Is this power supply able to power sata type connections along with standard motherboard connections? The wiring isn't shown.

Accepted Answer

The PSU has definitely 1 sata type connection, the cpu fan connection, and the 24pin main power connection at least.  It may have another sata but its been a while so I do not know for sure.

Question 3

what is the form factor?

Accepted Answer

The form factor is micro-atx, for small form factor or slimline cases

Question 4

What is the efficiency at 20%, and 50% load?

Accepted Answer

HI Lester,
I have no idea, but typically switchers run in the 90% range.
Not really sure why it matters, unless you are using it for something other than a PC.  Then specific supplies with different current ratings could be more efficient.

Question 5

will this replace a AP-MP4ATX35 ?

Accepted Answer

It's the same form factor, so yes. But it's lower wattage so if you have any power hungry addon cards or peripherals you may have a problem.

Question 6

Does this work with the ET1831-01 emachine?

Accepted Answer

it should

Question 7

Is this power supply compatible with a GeForce GT 730 graphics card?

Accepted Answer

No - Insufficient power

Question 8

Will this work with the silverstone sg06bb-lite case?

Accepted Answer

I use this in a Silverstone sg05 and I believe the sg06 models use the same form factor SFX PSU.

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