Brick too hot -> higher amps?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:01 am
Hello
To power a mini-PC with the bare minimum (Atom-based mobo, single 2.5" disk), I'm using a PicoPSU90 connected to a no-name, 12V/5A ADP-60WB power brick.
The brick gets pretty hot after just a few minutes. Since the PicoPSU expects 12V, I read that it's not a good idea to use a 19V brick, so I'd have to settle for the few 12V models that offer higher intensities, eg. 7A.
Would getting more amps make a difference, or is the heat due to the PicoPSU?
Thank you.
To power a mini-PC with the bare minimum (Atom-based mobo, single 2.5" disk), I'm using a PicoPSU90 connected to a no-name, 12V/5A ADP-60WB power brick.
The brick gets pretty hot after just a few minutes. Since the PicoPSU expects 12V, I read that it's not a good idea to use a 19V brick, so I'd have to settle for the few 12V models that offer higher intensities, eg. 7A.
Would getting more amps make a difference, or is the heat due to the PicoPSU?
Thank you.