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#41 Ben Webster

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Posted 10 September 2021 - 08:31 AM

Hi Marcin,

 

any news about the Optimo ATX?

 

When will it be available? Any ideas about the price range?

 

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#42 Marcin_gps

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Posted 10 September 2021 - 10:40 AM

Hi Ben, 

 

Yes, we will launch in September. We start assembling first batch next week. 

 

First batch will be offerred exclusively for JPLAY/JCAT customers.

 

The price will be 4500EUR. 

 

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Posted 10 September 2021 - 04:47 PM

Many thanks for the answers.
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Posted 04 October 2021 - 07:04 AM

HI Marci,

 

do you have some news about the ATX Optimo.

Finally when will it be available?



#45 Marcin_gps

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Posted 04 October 2021 - 08:01 AM

Hi DC, 

 

There was another delay with capacitors, the supply chain is very very challenging nowadays.

 

But we will finally have first units built this week. I will post an update on the blog first :)

 

I want to have all units built before accepting orders. 

 

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Posted 04 October 2021 - 08:16 AM

Ok many thanks for your answer.

I have my HDPLEX 400W out of order, it happened suddenly last night for no reason and I wonder if I wouldn't rather buy an Optimo ATX despite its price.



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Posted 15 October 2021 - 07:53 PM

I have an update for all of you that can't wait to get one of these:

 

https://jcat.eu/opti...ilable-shortly/

 

Regards, 

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Posted 16 October 2021 - 08:08 AM

As my current PSU failed I'm of course interested by this Optimo S ATX.  ;)

 

 

Many thanks for this share, Marcin. :)  


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Posted 16 October 2021 - 10:36 AM

Very good news !!!


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Posted 17 October 2021 - 02:11 AM

Congrats Marcin! Truely a Miles stone achievement…!

I’ve been saving up for this release…!
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Posted 30 October 2021 - 01:26 PM

Hello Marcin

Can OPTIMO_ATX be used on Japanese 100V-AC supply?



#52 Marcin_gps

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Posted 02 November 2021 - 06:05 PM

Hello Marcin

Can OPTIMO_ATX be used on Japanese 100V-AC supply?

 

Initially we will launch only for 110V-240V. 

 

Japan 100V will require a special version. 

 

If there is enough interest, we will make a version fo Japanese market too. 

 

You may send requests via email. 

 

Best regards, 

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#53 Marcin_gps

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Posted 28 November 2021 - 02:48 PM

THE LAST WEAK LINK OF COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS CAN NOW BE REMOVED

 

It's in the shop now: https://jcat.eu/product/optimo-s-atx/

 

Ships this week. 

 

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Posted 28 November 2021 - 05:19 PM

The best Christmas gift you can get  :D


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Posted 29 November 2021 - 09:57 AM

THE LAST WEAK LINK OF COMPUTER-BASED SYSTEMS CAN NOW BE REMOVED

 
It's in the shop now: https://jcat.eu/product/optimo-s-atx/
 
Ships this week. 
 
Regards, 
Marcin

Congratulations Marcin. The dimensions of 43 x 13 x 5 cm on the website do not match the photos of the OPTIMO S ATX.
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Posted 29 November 2021 - 10:21 AM

Congratulations on PSU. Good luck!
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Posted 30 November 2021 - 09:48 AM

Congratulations Marcin. The dimensions of 43 x 13 x 5 cm on the website do not match the photos of the OPTIMO S ATX.
Carlos

 

 

Congratulations on PSU. Good luck!

 

 

The best Christmas gift you can get  :D

 

Thank you Guys :)

 

I fixed dimensions. These are correct: 43x13x50cm

 

The weight is correct: 27kg   :)

 

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Posted 30 November 2021 - 10:35 AM

JCAT OPTIMO ATX: do powerlifting before listening to Music  ;)


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Posted 02 December 2021 - 12:53 PM

Hi Guys, 

 

I am posting here for those who follow the thread. 

 

I receive a lot of emails asking about powering JCAT cards via AUX output on the PSU. 

 

There is no need to power the cards via AUX output. It is better to power the cards via LP4 molex (HDD) cables which are included. Powering the card via AUX will not be better, because AUX is shared with other rails of the PSU. 

 

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Posted 03 December 2021 - 11:17 AM

Regarding CPU compatibility

 

It’s quite complicated. The OPTIMO S ATX has 23A on 12V line (12V is used for CPU). So technically we have up to 276W power. But let’s start by explaining what TDP is (Thermal Design Power) - this is a capability of dissipating heat from the CPU core. It is not the same as CPU power requirements. So a CPU categorised as 95W TDP can easily draw even 200W power (momentary)! The OPTIMO S ATX is capable of delivering 23A (30A peak for 2 seconds). So limiting compatible CPUs to 95W or lower does not make any sense for OPTIMO S ATX - this comes from  Intel’s Desktop Platform Form Factors Power Supply Design Guide recommendation which we used during development. The Intel’s recommendation is mainly for their server platforms to ensure maximum compatibilities in any possible situation. So with OPTIMO S ATX  e.g. 125W TDP CPU, assuming moderate load, should work fine. My partner son’s PC equipped with i76800k CPU (TDP 105W) and GTX1080i graphic card works fine with OPTIMO S ATX even when he launches games. The problems start when you stress the PC by running e.g. a benchmark - then it will shut down after a while. It is clear that for practical use of an average music server nobody will run benchmarks so CPU utilization and hence power draw will stay on a lower level. I will modify description on the website as this can be very confusing. 

 

Regards, 

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