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Chaky · 24-01-08, 12:36 PM

lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
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Analoguesat · 24-01-08, 12:51 PM

Just install a second psu (assuming the case has room for a second psu) If you try and "split" the existing power connectors you risk overstressing the psu and it failing. And believe me they ALWAYS go at the most inconvenient time!

If the case doesnt allow a second psu to be fitted then you need to buy a higher rated psu with the appropriate number of connectors.

Rojo · 24-01-08, 12:54 PM

If you want to get a spliiter, they look like this (thats just an example). Check that the PSU can supply enough power for the extra drives though. Might be better to get a new PSU though as suggested. Depends on how much extra power the drives will be pulling and how close to your existing PSU's limit you are already.

yatik · 24-01-08, 06:10 PM

Get yourself a higger wattage PSU. e.g. 700W will power anything. I have one, got 2 dvd drives, 3 HD's Watercooling, 8800GTX Graphics card(requires 200w) all my PCI slots are taken as well as 4 120mm fans, and the dispay reads 240w's when i play games, on idle its 130w.
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chiggz · 18-02-08, 09:33 PM

yeah as above ^^ do both.. get a more powerful psu and split the connections

dajay69 · 20-02-08, 12:44 AM

What is the wattage of your psu?

scopx · 28-02-08, 01:55 PM

I would not recommend running devices that (cumulatively) are near the max total of wattage "stated" on the power supply. IMHO think manufacturs tend to fudge little bit on output.
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BL4K3Y · 09-06-08, 08:23 AM

Can a pc run more than 4 drives at one time? there is only 2 connections on a standard ide cable. you would have to use sata drives as well.

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Chaky Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	strange question for you guys... lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU? _________________ Hawaii activities net ecommerce Last edited by Chaky; 07-02-08 at 01:58 PM.

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Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... Just install a second psu (assuming the case has room for a second psu) If you try and "split" the existing power connectors you risk overstressing the psu and it failing. And believe me they ALWAYS go at the most inconvenient time! If the case doesnt allow a second psu to be fitted then you need to buy a higher rated psu with the appropriate number of connectors. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

24-01-08, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rojo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 157 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... If you want to get a spliiter, they look like this (thats just an example). Check that the PSU can supply enough power for the extra drives though. Might be better to get a new PSU though as suggested. Depends on how much extra power the drives will be pulling and how close to your existing PSU's limit you are already.

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yatik Technology Forums Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... Get yourself a higger wattage PSU. e.g. 700W will power anything. I have one, got 2 dvd drives, 3 HD's Watercooling, 8800GTX Graphics card(requires 200w) all my PCI slots are taken as well as 4 120mm fans, and the dispay reads 240w's when i play games, on idle its 130w. Eclipse Computers - Product Details

18-02-08, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
chiggz Tech Watcher Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 69 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... yeah as above ^^ do both.. get a more powerful psu and split the connections

20-02-08, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
dajay69 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... What is the wattage of your psu?

28-02-08, 01:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
scopx Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... I would not recommend running devices that (cumulatively) are near the max total of wattage "stated" on the power supply. IMHO think manufacturs tend to fudge little bit on output. Tom

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BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: strange question for you guys... Can a pc run more than 4 drives at one time? there is only 2 connections on a standard ide cable. you would have to use sata drives as well.

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