Hey guys, this my first build using server hardware, so please keep that in mind when ripping on me about my noob question lol.
At my job, I have been tasked with building an ESXi test system, and I would like to build into a tower case. My only question I'm unsure of is: can a regular desktop power supply be used on a server motherboard?
Here are the specs of the system I am looking at getting:
The Motherboard - Super Micro Computer, Inc. - Aplus Products | Motherboards | H11DSi-NT
The PSU - CORSAIR HX Series HX1000 CP-9020139-NA 1000W Power Supply - Newegg.ca
The case - RAIJINTEK ASTERION SILVER PLUS, an Alu. E-ATX case, 4×USB 3.0, 3x12025 LED fan pre-installed, support 340mm VGA card, 180mm(H) CPU cooler, ATX/EPS PSU , Side-Opening Window Panel, Slim DVD drive bay - Newegg.ca
Now, I see each of the mobo and the PSU use a 24pin ATX connection, and two 8pin connections. However, I don't know if the pin placement is the same, and really don't want to just 'wing it', however I'm sure the plug would not even fit if there was an issue.
Anyways, if any of you guys could shed some light on this question, that would be super helpful.
Thank you.
At my job, I have been tasked with building an ESXi test system, and I would like to build into a tower case. My only question I'm unsure of is: can a regular desktop power supply be used on a server motherboard?
Here are the specs of the system I am looking at getting:
The Motherboard - Super Micro Computer, Inc. - Aplus Products | Motherboards | H11DSi-NT
The PSU - CORSAIR HX Series HX1000 CP-9020139-NA 1000W Power Supply - Newegg.ca
The case - RAIJINTEK ASTERION SILVER PLUS, an Alu. E-ATX case, 4×USB 3.0, 3x12025 LED fan pre-installed, support 340mm VGA card, 180mm(H) CPU cooler, ATX/EPS PSU , Side-Opening Window Panel, Slim DVD drive bay - Newegg.ca
Now, I see each of the mobo and the PSU use a 24pin ATX connection, and two 8pin connections. However, I don't know if the pin placement is the same, and really don't want to just 'wing it', however I'm sure the plug would not even fit if there was an issue.
Anyways, if any of you guys could shed some light on this question, that would be super helpful.
Thank you.
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