Dell Dimension PSU Compatibility - B110 PSU in 4550

[SwedishDiesel]

Howdy folks,

I've risen from the grave to ask more questions about old obsolete Dells.

I've acquired a Dell Dimension 4550 which is in need of a PSU - I've several PSUs from Dell Dimension B110s, and I'm wondering if one of them could be used. The PSUs and the 4550 use a 20-pin connector and a 4-pin connector.

The issue is, I've been told that Dell really likes using proprietary hardware, and there were concerns about damage being caused by an incompatible supply. Because of this I'm assuming it's not just a simple plug-and-play and that there's more to it.

Any insights on this would be appreciated.

[90Ninety]

Re: Dell Dimension PSU Compatibility - B110 PSU in 4550

If its 20 pin and 4 pin , regular ATX terminals should fit .

[lti]

Re: Dell Dimension PSU Compatibility - B110 PSU in 4550

Dell had a lot of motherboards and power supplies that used the standard 20-pin connector with a different pinout. I think the Dimension 4550 is standard ATX, but I've never seen the B110. The annoying thing with these Dell computers is that they didn't have a full power supply cutout on the back (only small cutouts the fan and power connector), so you need to either mod the case or get a power supply with exactly the same back panel layout.

[jiroy]

Re: Dell Dimension PSU Compatibility - B110 PSU in 4550

You can simply add a 4pin connector wiring from any defected psu , from any of the compatible 20 pins connectors , with respect to their voltages . Usually , the 4pins are 2 12volts (yellow) and 2 ground (black) .. As simple as that .
I use the same method with the 6pins for VGAs in the newest systems .
Of course , with respect to capable power .