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.
Brick too hot -> higher amps?
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Personally I'd choose one with a higher rating and higher efficiency. Energy Star maintains a high efficiency power brick list --
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fus ... w_code=ACD
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fus ... w_code=ACD