Dual Power Supplies

[skamania24]

I just built a new pc using the Codegen S-101 server tower. This tower came with a redundant power supply (really cool looking), but I'm going to be running so much cooling hardware in there, I would rather run my cooling components from a second power supply to maintain proper power flow.
Does anyone know how to make a power supply work on components in the case without it being connected to the motherboard?

thanks.

[AllGamer]

Depending on the PSU, some have safety features some don't

the kinds that don't will power up regardless.

so for those you can Rigg up your Reset button as a 2nd power button for the 2nd PSU, and power your other stuff with it

:t

[BipolarBill]

An old AT power supply uses it's own power switch. They're easy to find and cheap.

[Philip1952]

Find an external scsi two cd-rom case. Grab the power supply out of it. It has a couple of molex plugs on it and they are rated for around 200 to 300 watts depends on who makes them. It also has a switch you can mount into a case and a power plug in. Just mod the back of your case for the new switch and power plug. These cases go for around $25 or less shipped on ebay.

Power supply size is 6 1/4" long > 2 3/8" wide >3 3/4" tall

Power switch takes a 7/8" x 7/8" square hole

Power plug takes a 1 1/8" x 1 rectangle hole


Plus the external case sould have a 3 1/5" fan already in it.

If you want to see some pic's of one let me know. I have one open to get the sizes for you. These little power supplys have good mod potental.

[Philip1952]

pic's on the way. :D

[skamania24]

Hey, thanks a bunch man.

[Philip1952]

No Problem. Glad I could help your mod project.