Quote from: Victorio on December 19, 2017, 05:50:03 PM

Quote from: bassistas on December 19, 2017, 08:37:51 AM

So, if I sum it all, the cost isn't so low as I initially thought. Its roughly $127. On newegg I can find some 1200W standard atx psus for the same amount of money and I will also have warranty. So whats the point to go for the server psu? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2J53KH0075

Server PSUs are the best choice when you are able to DIY and source cheap components. A fully DIY wired PSU w/Pico will cost ~85-100$ in material (DPS-1200FB), labor cost - YMMV.
Frankly DIY seems to be not your case, so better stick with ATX power supplies.

Quote from: bassistas on December 19, 2017, 08:37:51 AM

For example I just found this monster on ebay for less cost than the DPS-1200FB. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-PowerEdge-M1000e-Server-2700W-Switching-Power-Supply-E2700P-00-TJJ3M/302565706413?epid=21005587000&hash=item4672524aad:g:sDUAAOSw8UZaMw92

You'll find cheap breakout boards only for DPS-1200FB and the likes. Because they are Chinese.
There exist breakout boards for beefier power supplies - DPS-2000BB, IBM 2980W, etc. They cost >40 USD.
Link: http://www.gekkoscience.com/products/IBM2K_board.html

I will reiterate - if you feel unsure to modify server PSUs, go for decent ATX PSUs.

modification is not a problem, I have also a friend who is electronics technician and he can do the work for me for free. The problem is that pico psu is as expensive as a separate cheap psu for the motherboard and also the pci-e cables/plugs for the breakout boards also cost a lot. Do you also have any source where I can get just the 6+2 plugs and the wires separately cheaper than the ready made ones from ebay? For 17 rigs this will cut down a lot of the cost.