AST 230128 Power Supply for AST Premium/Advantage Desktop Computer 200W

AST 230128 Power Supply for AST Premium/Advantage Desktop Computer 200W

This is a 200W ATX power supply manufactured by AST Research for their Premium and Advantage series desktop computers from the 1990s era. The AST 230128 provides regulated DC power to the motherboard, drives, and expansion cards, making it a core component for any AST-based system from that period. The unit features standard ATX form factor and a 20-pin main motherboard connector, typical of systems built in the mid-to-late 1990s before 24-pin ATX became universal.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: AST Research
• Model: 230128
• Power Rating: 200W
• Form Factor: ATX (Standard Desktop)
• Main Connector: 20-pin ATX motherboard connector
• Cooling: Internal fan
• Compatible Systems: AST Premium series, AST Advantage series desktop computers
• Era: 1990s-era computer platform

Applications

AST Research power supplies like the 230128 were designed specifically for their consumer desktop systems, which were popular business and home computers throughout the mid-1990s. The AST Premium and Advantage lines were known for reliability and compatibility with standard PC components, making them a common platform in corporate environments and small businesses. This power supply is an essential replacement component for anyone restoring or repairing a legacy AST desktop system. The 200W capacity was appropriate for the processor, memory, and storage configurations typical of that era — usually supporting a single hard drive, floppy drive, CD-ROM, and several ISA or early PCI expansion cards. Hobbyists and vintage computer collectors often seek OEM power supplies like this to maintain authenticity and ensure proper voltage regulation and cooling for these systems.