Using multiple power supplies in one PC
I ordered a new computer and - as always - I think about upgrading it before it arrives.
I thought about adding another graphics card, which would probably push the current PSU beyond its limits. What measures do I have to take care of to combine the powered rails of the PSUs?
I searched for this question and found no conclusive answer, what I've found so far:
- some people strongly advise against it but don't provide a reason "don't risk it, simply buy a more powerful one".
- the power supplies will probably provide slightly different voltages, this will lead to the more powerful PSU providing most of the initial power until its voltage drops and the second one kicks in, too.
- some people advise using high current diodes. I have no problem with soldering on the wires of my PSU, but I have not seen any reason why I should do it in the first place and high current diodes are not that cheap, especially because I would need one for each powered rail on each PSU (8-10 pieces)
- there are some commercial solutions to this, like Add2PSU which is basically just a relay that switches the other power supplies.
So, can I assume it is safe to connect multiple power supplies to power my hardware?
power-supply power
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
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I ordered a new computer and - as always - I think about upgrading it before it arrives.
I thought about adding another graphics card, which would probably push the current PSU beyond its limits. What measures do I have to take care of to combine the powered rails of the PSUs?
I searched for this question and found no conclusive answer, what I've found so far:
- some people strongly advise against it but don't provide a reason "don't risk it, simply buy a more powerful one".
- the power supplies will probably provide slightly different voltages, this will lead to the more powerful PSU providing most of the initial power until its voltage drops and the second one kicks in, too.
- some people advise using high current diodes. I have no problem with soldering on the wires of my PSU, but I have not seen any reason why I should do it in the first place and high current diodes are not that cheap, especially because I would need one for each powered rail on each PSU (8-10 pieces)
- there are some commercial solutions to this, like Add2PSU which is basically just a relay that switches the other power supplies.
So, can I assume it is safe to connect multiple power supplies to power my hardware?
power-supply power
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
Don't do that. Some chassis and motherboards allow for multiple power supplies to be added, but what you're talking about sounds extremely dangerous. If you kill yourself or burn down your house, the insurance won't pay out.
– user3463
Nov 28 '13 at 22:45
2
@DanielRHicks I actually consider myself having the knowledge and wonder what all the fuzz is about that everyone advises against it without providing any argumentation why it should be dangerous.
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:12
1
Especially as there is the Add2PSU, which does not do anything else than switching further power supplies (using a slow relay - aka stone age electricity - instead of a FET).
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:21
Like I said, if you understood the implications it would be one thing... (Not that you're likely to burn down the house.) Unless the supplies are properly matched and other precautions are taken the voltage regulators are apt to "fight" each other, and the crowbars may trip randomly.
– Daniel R Hicks
Nov 29 '13 at 0:03
@Baarn - The computer you purchased will not support multiple power supplies. If it did then you wouldn't need to ask us if it was psosible because you would already know it was possible. The case in the product video supports mounting multiple power supplies ( its basically a server case ).
– Ramhound
Nov 29 '13 at 1:10
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I ordered a new computer and - as always - I think about upgrading it before it arrives.
I thought about adding another graphics card, which would probably push the current PSU beyond its limits. What measures do I have to take care of to combine the powered rails of the PSUs?
I searched for this question and found no conclusive answer, what I've found so far:
- some people strongly advise against it but don't provide a reason "don't risk it, simply buy a more powerful one".
- the power supplies will probably provide slightly different voltages, this will lead to the more powerful PSU providing most of the initial power until its voltage drops and the second one kicks in, too.
- some people advise using high current diodes. I have no problem with soldering on the wires of my PSU, but I have not seen any reason why I should do it in the first place and high current diodes are not that cheap, especially because I would need one for each powered rail on each PSU (8-10 pieces)
- there are some commercial solutions to this, like Add2PSU which is basically just a relay that switches the other power supplies.
So, can I assume it is safe to connect multiple power supplies to power my hardware?
power-supply power
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
I ordered a new computer and - as always - I think about upgrading it before it arrives.
I thought about adding another graphics card, which would probably push the current PSU beyond its limits. What measures do I have to take care of to combine the powered rails of the PSUs?
I searched for this question and found no conclusive answer, what I've found so far:
- some people strongly advise against it but don't provide a reason "don't risk it, simply buy a more powerful one".
- the power supplies will probably provide slightly different voltages, this will lead to the more powerful PSU providing most of the initial power until its voltage drops and the second one kicks in, too.
- some people advise using high current diodes. I have no problem with soldering on the wires of my PSU, but I have not seen any reason why I should do it in the first place and high current diodes are not that cheap, especially because I would need one for each powered rail on each PSU (8-10 pieces)
- there are some commercial solutions to this, like Add2PSU which is basically just a relay that switches the other power supplies.
So, can I assume it is safe to connect multiple power supplies to power my hardware?
power-supply power
power-supply power
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
edited Dec 3 '13 at 15:50
Kevin Panko
5,969113648
5,969113648
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
asked Nov 28 '13 at 22:09
BaarnBaarn
5,32652760
5,32652760
Don't do that. Some chassis and motherboards allow for multiple power supplies to be added, but what you're talking about sounds extremely dangerous. If you kill yourself or burn down your house, the insurance won't pay out.
– user3463
Nov 28 '13 at 22:45
2
@DanielRHicks I actually consider myself having the knowledge and wonder what all the fuzz is about that everyone advises against it without providing any argumentation why it should be dangerous.
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:12
1
Especially as there is the Add2PSU, which does not do anything else than switching further power supplies (using a slow relay - aka stone age electricity - instead of a FET).
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:21
Like I said, if you understood the implications it would be one thing... (Not that you're likely to burn down the house.) Unless the supplies are properly matched and other precautions are taken the voltage regulators are apt to "fight" each other, and the crowbars may trip randomly.
– Daniel R Hicks
Nov 29 '13 at 0:03
@Baarn - The computer you purchased will not support multiple power supplies. If it did then you wouldn't need to ask us if it was psosible because you would already know it was possible. The case in the product video supports mounting multiple power supplies ( its basically a server case ).
– Ramhound
Nov 29 '13 at 1:10
|
show 8 more comments
Don't do that. Some chassis and motherboards allow for multiple power supplies to be added, but what you're talking about sounds extremely dangerous. If you kill yourself or burn down your house, the insurance won't pay out.
– user3463
Nov 28 '13 at 22:45
2
@DanielRHicks I actually consider myself having the knowledge and wonder what all the fuzz is about that everyone advises against it without providing any argumentation why it should be dangerous.
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:12
1
Especially as there is the Add2PSU, which does not do anything else than switching further power supplies (using a slow relay - aka stone age electricity - instead of a FET).
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:21
Like I said, if you understood the implications it would be one thing... (Not that you're likely to burn down the house.) Unless the supplies are properly matched and other precautions are taken the voltage regulators are apt to "fight" each other, and the crowbars may trip randomly.
– Daniel R Hicks
Nov 29 '13 at 0:03
@Baarn - The computer you purchased will not support multiple power supplies. If it did then you wouldn't need to ask us if it was psosible because you would already know it was possible. The case in the product video supports mounting multiple power supplies ( its basically a server case ).
– Ramhound
Nov 29 '13 at 1:10
Don't do that. Some chassis and motherboards allow for multiple power supplies to be added, but what you're talking about sounds extremely dangerous. If you kill yourself or burn down your house, the insurance won't pay out.
– user3463
Nov 28 '13 at 22:45
Don't do that. Some chassis and motherboards allow for multiple power supplies to be added, but what you're talking about sounds extremely dangerous. If you kill yourself or burn down your house, the insurance won't pay out.
– user3463
Nov 28 '13 at 22:45
2
2
@DanielRHicks I actually consider myself having the knowledge and wonder what all the fuzz is about that everyone advises against it without providing any argumentation why it should be dangerous.
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:12
@DanielRHicks I actually consider myself having the knowledge and wonder what all the fuzz is about that everyone advises against it without providing any argumentation why it should be dangerous.
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:12
1
1
Especially as there is the Add2PSU, which does not do anything else than switching further power supplies (using a slow relay - aka stone age electricity - instead of a FET).
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:21
Especially as there is the Add2PSU, which does not do anything else than switching further power supplies (using a slow relay - aka stone age electricity - instead of a FET).
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:21
Like I said, if you understood the implications it would be one thing... (Not that you're likely to burn down the house.) Unless the supplies are properly matched and other precautions are taken the voltage regulators are apt to "fight" each other, and the crowbars may trip randomly.
– Daniel R Hicks
Nov 29 '13 at 0:03
Like I said, if you understood the implications it would be one thing... (Not that you're likely to burn down the house.) Unless the supplies are properly matched and other precautions are taken the voltage regulators are apt to "fight" each other, and the crowbars may trip randomly.
– Daniel R Hicks
Nov 29 '13 at 0:03
@Baarn - The computer you purchased will not support multiple power supplies. If it did then you wouldn't need to ask us if it was psosible because you would already know it was possible. The case in the product video supports mounting multiple power supplies ( its basically a server case ).
– Ramhound
Nov 29 '13 at 1:10
@Baarn - The computer you purchased will not support multiple power supplies. If it did then you wouldn't need to ask us if it was psosible because you would already know it was possible. The case in the product video supports mounting multiple power supplies ( its basically a server case ).
– Ramhound
Nov 29 '13 at 1:10
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Support for multiple power supply units is often found in server machines, but its purpose is to keep the server running if one of the units fails, not to increase the maximum total power output. Second PSUs can be used to distribute the load if a single unit cannot cope by itself and it is safe to do so as long as any rail is powered by at most one supply. E.g., you can use the second PSU to power the hard drives, but the hard drives must be disconnected from the first PSU.
Indeed there are good reasons for not using multiple power sources in parallel. PSUs are normally switching; they operate by frequently toggling between full-on and full-off. The output voltage is regulated by spending more or less time in the on-state. If load increases, the voltage drops and the feedback controller reacts accordingly.
When two units are installed in parallel, two controllers are hard at work to maintain a stable voltage, but they are unaware of one another. As a result, they may enter a hysteresis loop by consistently overshooting their target. Alternatively, one unit might try to lower the output voltage but fail, because his partner is pushing the output in the other direction.
With a few tweaks, these problems can be avoided. The second PSU can be hooked up to the controller of the first to ensure the output remain stable and diodes are required to avoid one unit from pushing current into the other when both aren't working equally hard. I highly recommend experimenting with this for the sake of learning about electronics (remember, smoke is bad). If you just want more juice for your computer, I suggest you keep both power supplies isolated, or even simpler, get a more powerful unit.
answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
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I've been using 2 power supplies on more than one computer for over 4 years. . One runs fans, optical drives and half or more of my HDD's, the other runs mobo and graphics. 20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time. Neither one ever breaks a sweat. I run a 400 watt oem with a cooler master 460 on top and a 450 watt oem with another c/m 460 again on top. Both c/m's were bought on sale @ newegg for less than $30 each.
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
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Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
1
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
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An additional issue that may arise:
Multiple power supplies will mean that there are two ground connections. This may increase the risk of creating ground loops in various circuits of the power supply units. Ground loops could also become a problem if you power different parts of the PC with different power supplies, as these circuits would need a common ground or voltage rail in order to talk (although, not if optical transfer or DC-DC isolating converters are used).
answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
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its real ez. just hook the sense wire (typically Green) to the the since on PSU 1. Find a comfortable spot to safely mount it if possible. Run your extra power to the devices you want extra power for, hook up your power to both PSU's and turn on PC. Just built this for extra power to a quadro 4000. Works flawlessly. Using it to type this message.
answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
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Support for multiple power supply units is often found in server machines, but its purpose is to keep the server running if one of the units fails, not to increase the maximum total power output. Second PSUs can be used to distribute the load if a single unit cannot cope by itself and it is safe to do so as long as any rail is powered by at most one supply. E.g., you can use the second PSU to power the hard drives, but the hard drives must be disconnected from the first PSU.
Indeed there are good reasons for not using multiple power sources in parallel. PSUs are normally switching; they operate by frequently toggling between full-on and full-off. The output voltage is regulated by spending more or less time in the on-state. If load increases, the voltage drops and the feedback controller reacts accordingly.
When two units are installed in parallel, two controllers are hard at work to maintain a stable voltage, but they are unaware of one another. As a result, they may enter a hysteresis loop by consistently overshooting their target. Alternatively, one unit might try to lower the output voltage but fail, because his partner is pushing the output in the other direction.
With a few tweaks, these problems can be avoided. The second PSU can be hooked up to the controller of the first to ensure the output remain stable and diodes are required to avoid one unit from pushing current into the other when both aren't working equally hard. I highly recommend experimenting with this for the sake of learning about electronics (remember, smoke is bad). If you just want more juice for your computer, I suggest you keep both power supplies isolated, or even simpler, get a more powerful unit.
answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
Marcks ThomasMarcks Thomas
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Support for multiple power supply units is often found in server machines, but its purpose is to keep the server running if one of the units fails, not to increase the maximum total power output. Second PSUs can be used to distribute the load if a single unit cannot cope by itself and it is safe to do so as long as any rail is powered by at most one supply. E.g., you can use the second PSU to power the hard drives, but the hard drives must be disconnected from the first PSU.
Indeed there are good reasons for not using multiple power sources in parallel. PSUs are normally switching; they operate by frequently toggling between full-on and full-off. The output voltage is regulated by spending more or less time in the on-state. If load increases, the voltage drops and the feedback controller reacts accordingly.
When two units are installed in parallel, two controllers are hard at work to maintain a stable voltage, but they are unaware of one another. As a result, they may enter a hysteresis loop by consistently overshooting their target. Alternatively, one unit might try to lower the output voltage but fail, because his partner is pushing the output in the other direction.
With a few tweaks, these problems can be avoided. The second PSU can be hooked up to the controller of the first to ensure the output remain stable and diodes are required to avoid one unit from pushing current into the other when both aren't working equally hard. I highly recommend experimenting with this for the sake of learning about electronics (remember, smoke is bad). If you just want more juice for your computer, I suggest you keep both power supplies isolated, or even simpler, get a more powerful unit.
answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
Marcks ThomasMarcks Thomas
5,56411836
add a comment |
Support for multiple power supply units is often found in server machines, but its purpose is to keep the server running if one of the units fails, not to increase the maximum total power output. Second PSUs can be used to distribute the load if a single unit cannot cope by itself and it is safe to do so as long as any rail is powered by at most one supply. E.g., you can use the second PSU to power the hard drives, but the hard drives must be disconnected from the first PSU.
Indeed there are good reasons for not using multiple power sources in parallel. PSUs are normally switching; they operate by frequently toggling between full-on and full-off. The output voltage is regulated by spending more or less time in the on-state. If load increases, the voltage drops and the feedback controller reacts accordingly.
When two units are installed in parallel, two controllers are hard at work to maintain a stable voltage, but they are unaware of one another. As a result, they may enter a hysteresis loop by consistently overshooting their target. Alternatively, one unit might try to lower the output voltage but fail, because his partner is pushing the output in the other direction.
With a few tweaks, these problems can be avoided. The second PSU can be hooked up to the controller of the first to ensure the output remain stable and diodes are required to avoid one unit from pushing current into the other when both aren't working equally hard. I highly recommend experimenting with this for the sake of learning about electronics (remember, smoke is bad). If you just want more juice for your computer, I suggest you keep both power supplies isolated, or even simpler, get a more powerful unit.
answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
Marcks ThomasMarcks Thomas
5,56411836
Support for multiple power supply units is often found in server machines, but its purpose is to keep the server running if one of the units fails, not to increase the maximum total power output. Second PSUs can be used to distribute the load if a single unit cannot cope by itself and it is safe to do so as long as any rail is powered by at most one supply. E.g., you can use the second PSU to power the hard drives, but the hard drives must be disconnected from the first PSU.
Indeed there are good reasons for not using multiple power sources in parallel. PSUs are normally switching; they operate by frequently toggling between full-on and full-off. The output voltage is regulated by spending more or less time in the on-state. If load increases, the voltage drops and the feedback controller reacts accordingly.
When two units are installed in parallel, two controllers are hard at work to maintain a stable voltage, but they are unaware of one another. As a result, they may enter a hysteresis loop by consistently overshooting their target. Alternatively, one unit might try to lower the output voltage but fail, because his partner is pushing the output in the other direction.
With a few tweaks, these problems can be avoided. The second PSU can be hooked up to the controller of the first to ensure the output remain stable and diodes are required to avoid one unit from pushing current into the other when both aren't working equally hard. I highly recommend experimenting with this for the sake of learning about electronics (remember, smoke is bad). If you just want more juice for your computer, I suggest you keep both power supplies isolated, or even simpler, get a more powerful unit.
answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
Marcks ThomasMarcks Thomas
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answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
Marcks ThomasMarcks Thomas
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answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
Marcks ThomasMarcks Thomas
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answered Nov 29 '13 at 13:23
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I've been using 2 power supplies on more than one computer for over 4 years. . One runs fans, optical drives and half or more of my HDD's, the other runs mobo and graphics. 20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time. Neither one ever breaks a sweat. I run a 400 watt oem with a cooler master 460 on top and a 450 watt oem with another c/m 460 again on top. Both c/m's were bought on sale @ newegg for less than $30 each.
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
1
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
add a comment |
I've been using 2 power supplies on more than one computer for over 4 years. . One runs fans, optical drives and half or more of my HDD's, the other runs mobo and graphics. 20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time. Neither one ever breaks a sweat. I run a 400 watt oem with a cooler master 460 on top and a 450 watt oem with another c/m 460 again on top. Both c/m's were bought on sale @ newegg for less than $30 each.
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
1
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
add a comment |
I've been using 2 power supplies on more than one computer for over 4 years. . One runs fans, optical drives and half or more of my HDD's, the other runs mobo and graphics. 20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time. Neither one ever breaks a sweat. I run a 400 watt oem with a cooler master 460 on top and a 450 watt oem with another c/m 460 again on top. Both c/m's were bought on sale @ newegg for less than $30 each.
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
I've been using 2 power supplies on more than one computer for over 4 years. . One runs fans, optical drives and half or more of my HDD's, the other runs mobo and graphics. 20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time. Neither one ever breaks a sweat. I run a 400 watt oem with a cooler master 460 on top and a 450 watt oem with another c/m 460 again on top. Both c/m's were bought on sale @ newegg for less than $30 each.
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
answered Dec 1 '14 at 21:05
michael clydemichael clyde
8111
8111
Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
1
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
add a comment |
Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
1
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
Welcome to SuperUser! As worded, your post is more of a comment than an answer. Please edit it to directly address the OPs question. You can of course also refer to your own experience as you have done.
– Twisty Impersonator
Dec 1 '14 at 22:36
1
1
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
20+4 connectors have a jumper so the both start @ the same time – it would be really nice if you could provide a link to more information on this.
– Piotr Dobrogost
Jun 26 '17 at 20:06
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
@Piotr there is one line "think it s the green" which should be connected together on both PSU's so one the one connected to the MB starts the other does too
– Chebhou
Jul 5 '17 at 19:20
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An additional issue that may arise:
Multiple power supplies will mean that there are two ground connections. This may increase the risk of creating ground loops in various circuits of the power supply units. Ground loops could also become a problem if you power different parts of the PC with different power supplies, as these circuits would need a common ground or voltage rail in order to talk (although, not if optical transfer or DC-DC isolating converters are used).
answered Feb 22 at 13:26
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An additional issue that may arise:
Multiple power supplies will mean that there are two ground connections. This may increase the risk of creating ground loops in various circuits of the power supply units. Ground loops could also become a problem if you power different parts of the PC with different power supplies, as these circuits would need a common ground or voltage rail in order to talk (although, not if optical transfer or DC-DC isolating converters are used).
answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
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An additional issue that may arise:
Multiple power supplies will mean that there are two ground connections. This may increase the risk of creating ground loops in various circuits of the power supply units. Ground loops could also become a problem if you power different parts of the PC with different power supplies, as these circuits would need a common ground or voltage rail in order to talk (although, not if optical transfer or DC-DC isolating converters are used).
answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
111
An additional issue that may arise:
Multiple power supplies will mean that there are two ground connections. This may increase the risk of creating ground loops in various circuits of the power supply units. Ground loops could also become a problem if you power different parts of the PC with different power supplies, as these circuits would need a common ground or voltage rail in order to talk (although, not if optical transfer or DC-DC isolating converters are used).
answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
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answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
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answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
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answered Feb 22 at 13:26
Curt PCurt P
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its real ez. just hook the sense wire (typically Green) to the the since on PSU 1. Find a comfortable spot to safely mount it if possible. Run your extra power to the devices you want extra power for, hook up your power to both PSU's and turn on PC. Just built this for extra power to a quadro 4000. Works flawlessly. Using it to type this message.
answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
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its real ez. just hook the sense wire (typically Green) to the the since on PSU 1. Find a comfortable spot to safely mount it if possible. Run your extra power to the devices you want extra power for, hook up your power to both PSU's and turn on PC. Just built this for extra power to a quadro 4000. Works flawlessly. Using it to type this message.
answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
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its real ez. just hook the sense wire (typically Green) to the the since on PSU 1. Find a comfortable spot to safely mount it if possible. Run your extra power to the devices you want extra power for, hook up your power to both PSU's and turn on PC. Just built this for extra power to a quadro 4000. Works flawlessly. Using it to type this message.
answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
StephanStephan
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its real ez. just hook the sense wire (typically Green) to the the since on PSU 1. Find a comfortable spot to safely mount it if possible. Run your extra power to the devices you want extra power for, hook up your power to both PSU's and turn on PC. Just built this for extra power to a quadro 4000. Works flawlessly. Using it to type this message.
answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
StephanStephan
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answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
StephanStephan
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answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
StephanStephan
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answered Dec 7 '16 at 3:18
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Don't do that. Some chassis and motherboards allow for multiple power supplies to be added, but what you're talking about sounds extremely dangerous. If you kill yourself or burn down your house, the insurance won't pay out.
– user3463
Nov 28 '13 at 22:45
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@DanielRHicks I actually consider myself having the knowledge and wonder what all the fuzz is about that everyone advises against it without providing any argumentation why it should be dangerous.
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:12
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Especially as there is the Add2PSU, which does not do anything else than switching further power supplies (using a slow relay - aka stone age electricity - instead of a FET).
– Baarn
Nov 28 '13 at 23:21
Like I said, if you understood the implications it would be one thing... (Not that you're likely to burn down the house.) Unless the supplies are properly matched and other precautions are taken the voltage regulators are apt to "fight" each other, and the crowbars may trip randomly.
– Daniel R Hicks
Nov 29 '13 at 0:03
@Baarn - The computer you purchased will not support multiple power supplies. If it did then you wouldn't need to ask us if it was psosible because you would already know it was possible. The case in the product video supports mounting multiple power supplies ( its basically a server case ).
– Ramhound
Nov 29 '13 at 1:10