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ATX12V Desktop PSU

ATX / ATX12V desktop PSU family. This record describes this specific product, standard, or clearly identified family; it is not a claim that every product sold under a similar name shares these specifications.

Original locally stored schematic of ATX12V Desktop PSU; not a product photograph or dimensional drawing
ORIGINAL LOCAL SCHEMATIC // NOT TO SCALE OR A PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPH

IDENTIFICATION WARNING: Match the complete model/part number and revision to its label and manual. Family-level entries may cover revisions; values marked “common” are not guaranteed for every unit.

Specifications

Catalog subcategoryATX desktop power supplies
Catalog identityATX12V Desktop PSU
Era / familyATX / ATX12V desktop PSU family
Key specificationsTypical connectors: 24-pin motherboard, EPS12V CPU, SATA power, and PCIe GPU; +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V outputs
Interfaces / mechanicalUse the correct standard revision and only cables verified for the exact modular PSU model
Compatibility and variantsWattage, rail limits, dimensions, and connector presence vary by exact unit; check its label and manual.
Use / service noteInspect condition, revision markings, firmware or configuration, connectors, and any prior repair. For preservation, record photographs of labels and board markings before cleaning or disassembly.

Identification & compatibility checks

  • Photograph manufacturer, full model number, revision, serial/date codes, connector faces, and included brackets or cables before installation.
  • Confirm electrical interface, connector pinout, physical dimensions, power requirements, firmware/driver support, and the host device’s documented compatibility.
  • Do not infer compatibility from a shared brand, socket silhouette, connector shape, or marketing family name. Revisions and regional SKUs may differ.
  • When a unit’s identity is uncertain, compare component markings against the manufacturer manual and avoid applying power until the pinout and condition are known.

Context & archival notes

Wattage, rail limits, dimensions, and connector presence vary by exact unit; check its label and manual.

Useful collection fields: exact model and revision; manufacture date; board/assembly identifiers; firmware; accessories; condition; known faults; source of acquisition; and the document revision used to verify this entry. Any measured result should include test setup and method.

Sources & further reading

  1. Intel — ATX12V Power Supply Design GuidePrimary or standards reference for this component family; confirm the full model number and revision.
  2. CLEAResult — 80 PLUS programPrimary or standards reference for this component family; confirm the full model number and revision.

Source notes point to standards bodies, manufacturers, or archival records. Some sources cover a family rather than this exact revision; the manufacturer datasheet/manual for the full part number takes precedence.