First post, by 386SX
Hi,
I'm testing this Atom D2500 mini itx board with only the onboard gpu and a ssd. Cause its igpu is not really well supported by most os with difficult config to partially accelerate the gui (GMA3600/SGX545) or using the software renderer for everything, I was thinking to put it in a micro atx case with a PCI (only the old one) video card (the Zotac FX5200) so to get some 2D/3D acceleration in linux (the igpu also in Win wouldn't be much better with only few 32bit drivers if I'm correct).
Now with the mini itx case I am using a PicoPSU 120W psu having the (disconnected) 12V 4-pins connector and the old 20pin atx one and a 60W AC-DC external psu. The external psu is enough for the board only but maybe a bit too much if I connect the dvd-drive and a 20W (?) video card. But considering how much less components this picoPSU has compared to the not great atx PSU I have (a modern low end Coolermaster 500W and some good but very old P4 Enermax 375W) would it be better for long usage, stability and eventually capacitors lifetime, to still use the modern PicoPSU? Have these psu longer lifetime and safety?
Thank