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Review on πŸ’‘ 160W DC-ATX Pico Switch PSU: High-performance Car Auto ITX ATX Power Supply Module by Brandon Barrett

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Very good, but beware of voltage drop

Good. The price is great and the device is tiny - perfect for my Ryzen 5 3400g itx build. The integrated GPU was a must, and the full-size power supply is almost the same size as the case I'm using. It runs Sea of Thieves smoothly at 60 fps and 1080p resolution. I run a 20 and 12 volt brick system. Defect. The number of slots is limited. I had to use adapters to connect the 4-pin CPU power cable on the PSU to the 8-pin on the board. Not a big deal, but every adapter adds a voltage drop. Now let's pack it in the truck. Speaking of voltage drop, the supply voltage range is more limited than the specs suggest. 60 inches from a battery with 14g wiring I measured 11.9 VDC. This should be within reach, but will only allow the computer's LEDs to light up, not boot it up. 60 inches at 12g measured 12.2V DC and the system started and ran fine. My 12 volt device actually produces 12.6 and runs fine. a tiny amount to make such a big impact, but it is what it is. Overall I'm pretty happy, but it's important to know what you're getting yourself into.

Pros
  • Like all before
Cons
  • Clarity