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Computer power supply question.

Can I use a computer PSU off load, without it switching hard over and blowing up?

I am running two USB to IDE converters on my computer which both have independant 1.5 amp PSU's, and would like to use a spare 350W computer PSU instead of the two separate ones, which get very hot.

The power supply I intend using would at times be off load when changing DISK drives.

Thanks in anticipation

George


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The power supply I intend using would at times be off load when changing disk drives.


I believe that most PSU manuals will advise you to always have a load (Such as a HDD or a CD-ROM drive) connected.

However, in your case, the PSU would be connected to a Mainboard. To the mainboard, additional components would be connected.

That also COUNTS as a load.  Thanks for the reply, The PSU would not be connected to the main board so I take it that I would need to simulate a load (dummy load). Unfortunately there are times when no load would have to be applied

Regards GeorgeBefore you continue, you may wish to contact the manufacturer of the PSU and ASK technical support if attaching a load is neccessary and if yes, what type of load would be the safest.


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