Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread Neal
Another nice thing about Mouser and Digikey is you can filter, no pun intended, through the search hits for a given value and voltage and pick the ones with the right physical size as well as highest temperature / lifetime ratings and ripple current / lowest ESR to ensure the supply keeps working

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread jim karlock
I forgot to mention that there are several grades of electrolytic caps. Be sure to match or upgrade teh temperature spec. I still recommend Mouser.com thanks JK At 12:57 AM 5/4/2016, you wrote: >On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 12:39 AM, Michael Dexter wrote: > > Did the place

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread Neal
On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 12:39 AM, Michael Dexter wrote: > Did the place near the old Norvac on Nimbus survive? Oregon Electronics is now only in Eugene: http://www.oregon-electronics.com/x/home.php?cat=260 I stopped by URS a year ago and was shocked at how little they seem

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread Michael Dexter
On 5/3/16 11:31 PM, jim karlock wrote: > Probably URS in NE Portland. Well you learn something every day! http://www.ursele.com/#/products_industrial_electronics/ I had not heard of them. Did the place near the old Norvac on Nimbus survive? Just curious. Michael

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread Michael Dexter
On 5/4/16 12:33 AM, jim karlock wrote: > Frankly, for a power supply, I'd look at the diodes and transistors first. > > Are all outputs dead? Good points. I haven't rigged it up. Michael ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread jim karlock
Frankly, for a power supply, I'd look at the diodes and transistors first. Are all outputs dead? thanks JK At 12:15 AM 5/4/2016, you wrote: >On 5/3/16 10:43 PM, wes wrote: > > I can replace caps, or there is a plethora of talented people who frequent > > ctrlh.org who I'm sure would be happy

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread jim karlock
At 10:22 PM 5/3/2016, you wrote: >On 5/3/16 12:56 PM, Jason Bergstrom wrote: > > The powersupply would be: > > Model: DPS-400GB-1 A Rev:01 > > Apple P/N: 614-0264 > >Are there any brave recappers out there? >

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-04 Thread Michael Dexter
On 5/3/16 10:43 PM, wes wrote: > I can replace caps, or there is a plethora of talented people who frequent > ctrlh.org who I'm sure would be happy to do it for you. I confess I have heard passing mention of CTRL-H but didn't realize they had a building. That is great! There is a risk I will

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-03 Thread Michael Dexter
On 5/3/16 12:56 PM, Jason Bergstrom wrote: > The powersupply would be: > Model: DPS-400GB-1 A Rev:01 > Apple P/N: 614-0264 Are there any brave recappers out there? https://shawnhogan.com/2015/06/xserve-5g-power-supply-repair-delta-dps-400gb-1-614-0264.html

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-03 Thread Jason Bergstrom
This has 2 x 2GHz cpus, 6G of memory (3 disk trays, but just 80G disks). The powersupply would be: Model: DPS-400GB-1 A Rev:01 Apple P/N: 614-0264 Not sure if the x86 powersupplies work, but they are 750w (vs the 400w that came with the G5s). Not as quiet as a 1U x86, but WAY quieter than a

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-05-03 Thread Michael Dexter
On 4/30/16 12:04 PM, Jason Bergstrom wrote: > I do happen to have an extra XServe G5, but it has a dead power supply. Configuration? I see power supplies from $20 to $120. How loud? :) Michael ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-04-30 Thread Jason Bergstrom
That would be an x86 mac, and a nicer host, but not what he's looking for. I do happen to have an extra XServe G5, but it has a dead power supply. The G5 tower I have is a sometimes spare, that I could loan out, but would need it back. Jason, ber...@bergie.net On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at

Re: [PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-04-30 Thread wes
just got this ad today: https://www.discountelectronics.com/apple-mac-pro-xeon-quad-core-tower-a1186/?pmc=EML=$SUBSCRIBER.EMAIL$ -wes On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 10:38 PM, Michael Dexter wrote: > > Hello, > > Does anyone have a beastly Macintosh G5 tower or Xserve that

[PLUG] G5 Macs?

2016-04-29 Thread Michael Dexter
Hello, Does anyone have a beastly Macintosh G5 tower or Xserve that needs a home? Hugs, Michael ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug