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7/6/10 at 10:06pm
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How to connect a second PSU to power only graphics card. how to start the psu since the the start stop switch will be going to the motherboard which will be powered by a separate PSU. only the grphics card will be running on the 2nd psu along with some fans and leds.
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7/6/10 at 10:08pm
You can trip the 2nd PSU by shorting the black and green wires on the 24pin
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post #3 of 19
7/6/10 at 10:12pm

Use the 24pin Connector

Connect the two red circled connections with a bent paperclip or something of the sort.
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7/6/10 at 10:14pm
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thnx mate +rep.
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post #5 of 19
7/6/10 at 10:16pm
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Originally Posted by Niladri Ukil View Post
thnx mate +rep.
Just keep in mind to make sure you dont put in the wrong pin or you could wind up frying the PSU. I usually cover the paperclip in electrical tape so it doesn't touch anything else as a precaution.

Let me know how it turns out.
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post #6 of 19
7/6/10 at 10:29pm
i think we need a better method. who wants to open up case and use paper clip every time? it just doesn't seem very...modern.

not trying to bash. this is great knowledge. i didn't know the psu were started by shorting pins.
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7/6/10 at 10:32pm
..or you could just get one of these.
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7/6/10 at 10:37pm
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I recommend just using a Dual PSU 24-Pin Adapter Cable:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21193

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7/6/10 at 11:49pm
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I recommend just using a Dual PSU 24-Pin Adapter Cable:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=21193
Yes but paperclips are cheaper
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7/6/10 at 11:55pm
Dont buy this.. Just buy 1 foot of green wire and back wire (18 AWG) and 2 ATX Pins. And make this mod your self.. not worth 10 bucks..
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