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Modding old power supply

Discussion in 'Modding' started by Metatron197, 29 Oct 2006.

  1. Metatron197

    Metatron197 What's a Dremel?

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    I just bought a new power supply and does anyone have any ideas of what i could do with the old one?
     
  2. mattthegamer463

    mattthegamer463 What's a Dremel?

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    specofdust Banned

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    There's no need to be an ass, if you don't like someones thread ignore it, don't flame them.

    Anyway Metatron, most people seem to either just sell old PSU's on or keep them for when they build other computers. I'd reccomend doing one of the two :)
     
  4. itsjustacompaq

    itsjustacompaq Minimodder

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    use it to power a ccfl or led lamp or use it to run any car accessory in house (they're all 12vt). for instance, you could put a cigarette lighter plug on it and plug in your phones charger, neons, Ipod fm transmitter, etc.
     
  5. Warrior_Rocker

    Warrior_Rocker Holder of the sacred iron

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    Either keep it as a spare or testing powersupply, or turn it into a bench power unit that you can use to test and power other devices or things you are working on. You can find info on turning it into a bench psu here at: > Link <
     
  6. Javerh

    Javerh Topiary Golem

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    Or let it collect dust and nostalgia in a box full of similar components with no place to go, dreaming of a day when its dusty circuits will once again pulse with AC converted to DC and happily thinking about its reminiscent days of power network - connected yore. Or in the words of the Beatles: "Let it be."
     
  7. olle

    olle What's a Dremel?

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    I used my old PSU to testing fans and lightning on my mods! Really nice to have one.
     
  8. Butcher9_9

    Butcher9_9 What's a Dremel?

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    i have an old psu and like alot of people say use it to test stuff like fans and led creations

    i cut some of the wires and added crocodile clips
     
  9. Metatron197

    Metatron197 What's a Dremel?

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    sorry im a total noob :blah: and i was wondering how would you get a psu to start without connecting it to a motherboard :confused:
     
  10. mattthegamer463

    mattthegamer463 What's a Dremel?

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    Tyinsar 6 screens 1 card since Nov 17 2007

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    I bought a 12V green LED light strip made for cars and use it above my keyboard (2 sided taped to desk over keyboard drawer). I'm using an old AT PSU to power that (and test fans etc.).

    I like the idea (from one of the links) of modding in a lighter socket though :thumb:

    as per your sig: This is a "Dremel" (link) :D
     
  12. mandy_modded

    mandy_modded Minimodder

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    I have a number of sealed beam car headlights 60/55W (replaced with headlights with halogen inserts 100/120W).

    i will be using some old psu's with the headlights to make worklights for the shed.
     
  13. hydro_electric_655

    hydro_electric_655 Dremelly Dude

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    COver the Bulbs they get to about 300F on the surrounding area.
     
  14. AFX

    AFX "Bling" Silver Mountain 2

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    to power it w/o the mobo. its the green wire to any black. GREEN TO BLACK.
    if you kill your self its not my fault. :D
     

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