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  1. Mar 22nd, 2002, 08:26 PM #1
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    ATX PSs

    Is the only way to test an ATX power suppply to plug it into a mobo?
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  2. Mar 22nd, 2002, 08:30 PM #2
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    What's this, filburt and hardware...

    I think Antec sells an ATX power supply tester
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  3. Mar 22nd, 2002, 08:33 PM #3
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    I've just got this case I want to eBay that has a 235W PS, and I have no clue if it works
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  4. Mar 22nd, 2002, 08:36 PM #4
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    Originally posted by filburt1
    I've just got this case I want to eBay that has a 235W PS, and I have no clue if it works
    Yep I think that's the only way to do it sorry

    check a local PC shop to see if they have anything you can just use and return...
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  6. Mar 22nd, 2002, 08:47 PM #5
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    why not rig up a light bulb out of a daisy chain connecter and then plug it in?
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  7. Mar 22nd, 2002, 10:08 PM #6
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    I know that one of the water cooled case manufacturers includes a tool for this purpouse to make sure everything works, it seemed to be just 1 wire plugged into two places on the mobo connecter... I'll try to find a pic...
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  8. Mar 22nd, 2002, 10:22 PM #7
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    Voila!



    Try that!
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  9. Mar 22nd, 2002, 10:31 PM #8
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    I won't make the PS/wall socket explode if I do this?
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  11. Mar 22nd, 2002, 10:34 PM #9
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    PROBABLY not...

    Lots of people do this when running an extra PS for their comp... Just run some heavy gauge wire, hell any wire really, between those two spots...
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  12. Mar 22nd, 2002, 10:40 PM #10
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    Forgot to mention, to actually test if it works or not, just throw a fan on there or something...
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  13. Mar 23rd, 2002, 04:01 PM #11
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    Originally posted by kalicki
    Voila!



    Try that!
    It worked and it works
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  14. Mar 23rd, 2002, 04:52 PM #12
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    That will only tell you whether the power supply will turn on. To really test it, you should grab a multimeter and test out the voltage.
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  15. Mar 23rd, 2002, 05:23 PM #13
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    I know, I was just seeing if it turned on and all...
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  16. Mar 23rd, 2002, 07:24 PM #14
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    Cool...
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