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Old 06-28-08   #1 (permalink)
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Question Bunch of old PSUs - What do I do with them?

Hello.

I have loads of old PSU units (from pentium's, etc. probably one from a 686 machine and I was wondering what on earth I could do with them!

I don't want to throw them away, if they could be used for something cool.. Otherwise I will have to throw them away!

How can I find out the output of each of the little plugs? (you might be able to tell I have little knowledge in this area!).
It would save me a tonne of cash if I could turn them into a light or something.

Any suggestions (humourous or not) would be grand!
Thank you for you time and efforts!

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Only use I have found for an old PSU.



Just the right height to support the weight of my washing machine as I was repairing it.

I have 4-5 I have no use for either, but can't make myself throw them out.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gruntmonk View Post
...turn them into a light or something. ...

Get some gas and a lighter.




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Buy some illumious wire, some LED spot lights or cathodes etc and pimp out your bedroom.

Put the cathodes under the bed so it glows. Looks pretty sweet!..

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