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I would not connect it to a compaq / dell since they may have a propritary ATX connector and you can blow you brand new ps 
You could jump-start it by connecting the CD drive (to have a minimal "pull-up" load current on your +5v & +12v for the psu to start) and simulate the mobo "power on" signal by shorting out the green "ps-on" wire to ground with a paper clip or other conductor:
Then just plug it in, turn on the back power switch (if it's there) and it should power up the cd drive. If you have a multimeter handy you can check all the voltage outputs.
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