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Old 05-16-2008, 02:15 PM
Twayne
 
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Re: A bit of electricity
> Anteaus <Anteaus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> You ground the PS_ON line (usually a green wire)
>>
>> Note that some PSU's give inaccurate voltages under very light loads.
>> Therefore, check with a meter if the load is a lot less than a basic
>> PC.
>>

>
> Works like a charm !
>
> Thank you
>
> Crest


Yes, you really need to check PSU output underload, e.g. IN the PC and
working. It's the nature of switching supplies. The output without a
load is not reliable at all.


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