The Dell Dimension 8300, and possibly other systems with motherboards supporting
SATA, uses a power supply with an optional "5/6pin DELL SATA" (as they say)
connector to supply power to two SATA drives. In my experience, some 8300s were
shipped with PATA, others with SATA drives and the optional connector, which is
unique and proprietary to Dell. One can also accomplish the same result with a
pair of inexpensive 12-pin Molex to SATA power cables.
Early SATA disk drives dealt with the possibility of a power supply not
supplying SATA power connectors, and they also had an opening for the
traditional 12-pin white Molex.
In all other respects, the 8300 power supply is a perfect fit for a 4550. IIRC,
the 4550 does not have SATA data connectors on the motherboard. The Dimension
4600 was the first in the 4000-series to support SATA.
Also, except for the 5/6 pin Dell SATA connector, there is no difference between
a standard form factor ATX12v Pentium 4 power supply and a Dell-branded one.
Do not confuse "Replacement Model" with genuine Dell. This could be an
aftermarket power supply, and the quality of these power supplies is all over
the map from pure junk to really good. Ask your eBay seller to tell you the
EXACT brand of the power supply being sold, although the quoted info from the
seller seems to state that the parts are genuine Dell... Ben Myers
On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:22:25 -0500, Matt <> wrote:
>The power supply in my Dimension 4550 died, and I'm looking for a new PSU.
>
>I found one on ebay, genuine Dell. The auction lists the connectors of
>the PSU. One of them is described as
>
>> P4 - 5/6pin DELL SATA - optional. Requires an adapter
>
>
>Is this some kind of connector proprietary to Dell?
>
>The PSU is $36 including S&H. Other advice on PSU-replacement issues is
>appreciated.
>
>Here are the most important parts of the PSU's description:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=025
>
>> Replacement Model for The Following Systems:
>>
>> Dimension B110, 1100, 2200, 2300, 2350, 2400, 3000, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4550, 4600, 8200, 8250, 8300
>> OptiPlex Tower: GX60, GX150, 160L, 170L, GX240, GX260, GX270
>> PowerEdge 400SC, 600SC Precision WorkStation 340, 350, 360
>>
>> Connectors
>>
>> P1 - 20pin ATX Motherboard Power
>> P2 - 4pin Pentium 4 Motherboard Power
>> P3 - 4pin Standard Molex
>> P4 - 5/6pin DELL SATA - optional. Requires an adapter
>> P5 - 4pin Standard Molex
>> P6 - 4pin Standard Molex
>> P7 - 4pin Floppy
>> P8 - 4pin Standard Molex
>> P9 - 4pin Standard Molex
>>
>>
>> Features
>>
>> 30-Day Replacement Guarantee!
>>
>> Genuine Dell Replacement Power Supply
>>
>> For Dell Dimension B110, 1100, 2200, 2300, 2350, 2400, 3000, 4300, 4400, 4500, 4550, 4600, 8200, 8250, 8300
>>
>> For Dell OptiPlex GX60, GX150, 160L, 170L, GX240, GX260, GX270, Includes Small Mini Tower(SMT)- but NOT Small Desktop (DT) or Small Form Factor (SFF)
>>
>> For Dell PowerEdge 400SC, 600SC
>>
>> For Dell Precision WorkStation 340, 350, 360
>>
>> 250W Max Output
>>
>> 100-120V or 200-240V Input
>>
>> Dimensions: 5.9 W x 3.4 H x 5.5 D - Inches
>>
>> Winner will receive one of the following Dell Part Numbers: F0894, H2678, 2Y054, N2286, 8X949, M1608, 0N380, M0148, K2946, K2583. We have all of these in stock and if you wish a particular model, please let us know BEFORE your order.
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