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Dreamcast PSU replacement recommendations

Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:04 am
by LittleMega
Hi guys, already my second post here!

I got my GDemu Dreamcast mod and I noticed the well-known "issue" of the overheating.
Which PSU should I buy to sort that?
DreamPSU which is cheep (?)
DreamPower which is more expensive (?)

Thanks!

Re: Dreamcast PSU replacement recommendations

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2022 9:33 pm
by Dreamcazman
I know this is a late reply, but I only just came across it. There are actually another two options.

Stay away from the DreamPSU, it's not highly regarded & should be avoided.

There is also the DC Mini BCU made by the Behar Bros, but I don't think they are available anymore.
https://www.beharbros.com/dreamcastpower

Then there is the Pico PSU option. I'm currently using one of these along with a PicoDreamcast adapter board in my DC which works great.

I was however considering a DreamPower to have an all-in-one solution but can't seem to find much info about them. They are a little expensive though.

Re: Dreamcast PSU replacement recommendations

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:00 pm
by Jade1975

Re: Dreamcast PSU replacement recommendations

Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 2:49 pm
by Lila Corpsegrave
Dreamcazman wrote:I know this is a late reply, but I only just came across it. There are actually another two options.

Stay away from the DreamPSU, it's not highly regarded & should be avoided.

There is also the DC Mini BCU made by the Behar Bros, but I don't think they are available anymore.
https://www.beharbros.com/dreamcastpower

Then there is the Pico PSU option. I'm currently using one of these along with a PicoDreamcast adapter board in my DC which works great.

I was however considering a DreamPower to have an all-in-one solution but can't seem to find much info about them. They are a little expensive though.
Oh crap, DreamPSUs are bad? I just ordered one earlier today...

Re: Dreamcast PSU replacement recommendations

Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 12:12 pm
by shadoweez
me too. crap.

Re: Dreamcast PSU replacement recommendations

Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 3:11 pm
by Spleet
shadoweez wrote:me too. crap.
It's not particularly 'bad', but a durable replacement would be a donor PSU from another unit. The dream PSU is just fine as long as you get the right external adapter.