Repin a PSU for Supermicro X8DTT

Hi guys, my first post here but I've been reading stuff here for a long time :)



I'm a building an HPC cluster for my research (with some friends). I got a bunch of Supermicro X8DTT-F motherboards with 95W TDP six core CPU-s. The problem is the proprietary power connector. It's described here in the section 2-7 Connecting Cables







So, 8 ground, 5V standby, PS_On and 8 +12V leads. I was hoping to repin extension cables for 24 pin ATX, EPS and/or PCI-e connectors. This guy did it on the same motherboard and wrote part1 and part2 on his blog, but I'm not comfortable with opening a power supply and his descriptions are somewhat vague so I'm not even sure what he did.



If I'm correct, I can get 4 +12V leads from the 8-pin CPU power connector. I thought of splitting each wire to make 8 +12V leads, but that's probably not a good idea. Can I use +12V leads from PCI-e connectors?



Also would you recommend a PSU? Not something too expensive because I need to buy a bunch of them. I was planning on using a Cooler Master V450 or something like that but haven't bought any yet so I'm open to suggestions.



Help me not burn my house down, I appreciate it :)

Repin a PSU for Supermicro X8DTT