Running 2 Psu's on 1 System?

axe · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:08

As Title .. Is This Possible I have a Sli system and it is shutting down from lack of power as only 350w psu but i also have a 300w psu as well would it be possible to have one running the graphics cards and 1 running the rest?

Zefan · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:09

Yes but you'd need to short a green and black on the ATX connector of one of the PSU's to actually get it to run.

axe · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:12

Zefan said:
Yes but you'd need to short a green and black on the ATX connector of one of the PSU's to actually get it to run.

I guess i will just have to buy a new psu

Jokester · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:13

Just needs one bit of wire, it's easy to do.

Jokester

MattJones2k6 · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:14

axe said:
I guess i will just have to buy a new psu

Yes it would.

smit101 · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:18

axe said:
I guess i will just have to buy a new psu

How about one of these,it runs directly off the mains so negates any need to modify your existing ATX connector.

Sorry, I've had to remove link due to competitors listed.Just google 'FSP Booster'.

Only really useful if you intend to continue running your existing supply aswell,would probably be more sensible to sell your current unit and buy a beefier one.

Humate · 10 Aug 2006 at 20:43

I just did this recently...

see my post:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17603609

This is the cable you need which imy posted in the thread shown above:
http://www.hardwarezone.com/img/data/articles/2004/1121/dual-psu-atx-connector.jpg

axe · 16 Aug 2006 at 18:54

sorry to bring this thread back from the dead.... but what is the name of the cable do i can buy one