2 PSU's in one case?

Modjo · 6 Jul 2007 at 11:35

Just an idea really, is it possible to have 2 PSU's in a rig? (obviously if the rig needs the power and they'll fit)

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Also I'm thinking of upgrading my generic 500w PSU and have narrowed my search down to 2 (both recommended by OcUK members) but I'm having difficulty choosing...

OCZ GAMEXSTREAM OCZ600GXSSLI 600W A/PFC -

Corsair CMPSU-520HXUK PSC-520WHX

Both roughly £60.00

MeatLoaf · 6 Jul 2007 at 13:12

Not sure if you can do that mate as one of thenm would need to be manually turned on

james.miller · 6 Jul 2007 at 13:14

easy enough but....why?

Alex UK · 6 Jul 2007 at 13:14

Definitely go for the Corsair mate. The new Antec P190 has dual power supplies, you can find it here.

katana6434 · 6 Jul 2007 at 13:22

It is possible to be done.

You will nedd an adapter to connect the PSU together I think. There is more info here http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=88976

I assume that I am allowed to link to other forums. If not please delete the link.

cheers

Colbaker · 6 Jul 2007 at 13:55

Ive got this in my file server, A little bodge job on some old PSU's i had and it works fine, The only thing is i did this because i don't have the money to buy a high enough rating power supply.

I wouldnt bother putting 2 supplys in 1 system just use the money and get a good high rateing one?

Modjo · 6 Jul 2007 at 14:17

james.miller said:
easy enough but....why?

It was curiosity rather than an idea. I've never seen nor heard of it being done before, I mean why would you (?) apart from not being able to afford 1 decent PSU and/or having few cheap generics lyinig around the house (as most 'clockers/upgraders usually have).

Alex UK said:
Definitely go for the Corsair mate. The new Antec P190 has dual power supplies, you can find it here.

More forum members have recommended the Corsiar PSU tbh...think that'll be the one to get!

I'm loving the Antec P190 Gaming Case..bit steep in price for me tho :eek:

Modjo · 6 Jul 2007 at 14:33

Frame352 · 6 Jul 2007 at 16:51

Definitely possible. Some case manufacturers are accommodating use of two PSUs in some models... The Antec P190 and Lian-Li PCA-10 spring to mind

RooSe · 14 Jul 2007 at 00:09

Hi,

I run two PSUs in one case, 2 x Tagan 480w. been ok for around 5-6 months now.

Link to related post

Hope that helps you out a bit if your still looking into it or haven't decided what to do yet.

-Nick- · 14 Jul 2007 at 00:23

go for corsair

squiffy · 14 Jul 2007 at 00:26

Can be done, but rather have

1) Single higher powered/quality PSU
2) In a file server, in a case with lots of HD then go for dual PSU setup.
3) with a UPS as well.

waste of time for everyday user.

Cyber-Mav · 14 Jul 2007 at 05:39

2 psus is like raid 0 setup. you have double the chance of 1 psu going dodgey and still shafting the rest of the system.

id stick to 1 good psu to be honest.

MickeyFinns · 14 Jul 2007 at 12:30

I run a pair of PSU's and its pretty easy to setup. I made my own adapter which took a while but works well.

I did it because it was cheaper and quieter than buying a single PSU of the same power and also just out of curiosity and for the hell of it.