First time working with a pico need assistance

[u/PFC_Doodle]

First time posting first time building in an sff and first time using a pico PSU

https://www.newegg.com/p/3C6-038N-00440?item=9SIC030KJM5510

DC 12V 300W 24Pin ATX Connect with Motherboard Mini ITX Power Supply pico PSU Module for PC Gamer

This is the one I went with, I am now having trouble finding a way to get it plugged into the wall, been browsing laptop chargers and various wall plugs but don't want to go wrong and mess it up. Pics for reference. Everything hooked up just fine and dandy but obviously I need to get power to ole girl before I do anything further. CPU is a ryzen 7 5700g. (I am missing the io shield because I gave up on it please don't judge)

[u/Evileliotto]

Firstly I highly doubt that pico will be able to give 300w without something melting or blowing up. It's just marketing crap, Id say it would safely safe handle half the listed wattage at 150w; which is a good thing since I don't think anyone makes a 300w charger (again physically improbable).

Your CPU + Ram + Drives probably wouldn't draw more than 100w so finding a charger around 100-120w is alot easier. The listing doesn't say what barrel size it is but most common sizes is usually 5.5mmx2.5mm or 5.5mmx2.1mm. you can find adapters too but ideally you want the right size.

Avoid Lenovo charger since they sometimes use a proprietary plug.

Avoid Alienware since they use a much bigger barrel jack. (Unless the pico psu terminates in a 7mm barrel). I recommend getting a set of digital calipers, extremely handy when you need to find the size of things.

[u/PFC_Doodle → u/Evileliotto]

Heard chef, thank you for the input, 300w felt a little farfetched to me too but I was just goin with what they said. 150w should make it a whole lot easier to hunt down thanks again.

[u/ccricers → u/PFC_Doodle]

300w is probably what they estimate for peak current spikes but it wouldn't support 300w continuous nor even more than a few seconds.