Would it be safe to run a 500W ATX computer power supply with the only load being 4 12V fans (and a few LED lights) or would this not be sufficient load to operate safely?
Running power supply with just fans
Apr 21, 2006
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Well, let's see...
You haven't specified what minimum load the particular supply you're talking about is specified to be able to handle, nor have you said anything about what kind of current the fans will need when they're running, so who knows?
Nobody here, for sure, unless they also post to alt.psychics...
-- John Fields Professional Circuit Designer
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John Fields
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To be safe connect an automotive light to it. It will draw about 1 amp for a turn signal lamp. That should keep your power supply running up to voltage.
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