starting the W/C loop without the Mobo online
- Thread starter Elric
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Soldato
To start a mobo without the PSU simply short the 2 power pins with a flat bladed screwdriver. To run the pump directly from the PSU short the green and any back wire with a paper clip.
Sorry Elric, didn't make myself clear.
I've found it best practice when testing Water loops to do them outside the case, tis all.
You can cut ya tubes after sizing, then assemble outside of the case all the W/C gear into your loop. Grab a PSU and and short the pins I mentioned on the 24pin connector to start the PSU up and provide power to any fans/pump you have attached.
Keeps your expensive goodies safe while testing your loop.
I've found it best practice when testing Water loops to do them outside the case, tis all.
You can cut ya tubes after sizing, then assemble outside of the case all the W/C gear into your loop. Grab a PSU and and short the pins I mentioned on the 24pin connector to start the PSU up and provide power to any fans/pump you have attached.
Keeps your expensive goodies safe while testing your loop.
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weescott said:
AS weescott said, but to add to it, from what i remember the green wire is very close to (i think just to the right of) the clip of the ATX connector.
Soldato
I just realised that what I said made no sense what so ever.
How can one start a mobo without a PSU?
I should have said "to start a mobo not connected to a case switch, as you do outside the case when leak testing, short the 2 power pins with a flat bladed screwdriver " 
How can one start a mobo without a PSU?
I should have said "to start a mobo not connected to a case switch, as you do outside the case when leak testing, short the 2 power pins with a flat bladed screwdriver " 
