strange question for you guys...

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"Kale" <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net> wrote in message news:Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net...
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> lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
> computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
> them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
> or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
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A bit more clarity would help.

Your power supply should have at least 5 molex connectors for IDE/ATA/CD drives
depending on the age. Newer ones may have only have 4 molex connectors for
IDE/ATA/CD drives and 2-4 Sata drive power connectors.
You could replace the power supply with a newer one, but you don't mention what you
want to add or the purpose of a specific need.

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"Kale" <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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> lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
> computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
> them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
> or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?

As long as you don't exceed the power output, you can buy power plug
doublers from any good computer store. Basically 1 plug connected to two
sockets.
 
First question, what is the wattage rating or your current supply?

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"Kale" <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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> lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
> computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
> them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
> or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
> _________________
> 'credit cards for ok credit' (http://www.us-creditcards.com) 'mobillån'
> (http://www.3000kronor.com/mobillan.htm)
>
>
>
>
> --
> Kale
 
M.I.5¾ wrote:
> "Kale" <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
> news:Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net...
>> lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
>> computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
>> them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
>> or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
>
> As long as you don't exceed the power output, you can buy power plug
> doublers from any good computer store. Basically 1 plug connected to two
> sockets.
>
>

There is an example picture here, of a Molex "Y" cable, to
allow more hard drives to be connected.

http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/12-201-006-02.jpg

The power supply does have some limits, and those cables aren't
the only necessary ingredient. Each hard drive increases the load
on +12V and +5V.

Paul
 
M.I.5¾ wrote:
> "Kale" <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
> news:Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net...
>> lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
>> computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
>> them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
>> or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
>
> As long as you don't exceed the power output, you can buy power plug
> doublers from any good computer store. Basically 1 plug connected to two
> sockets.
>
>
I used a converter that converts one socket into 3 sockets. As it's one
piece it looks a little neater than having a "forest" of Y connectors
and all of their extra wiring.
 
On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:42:00 +0000, Kale <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net>
wrote:

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>lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
>computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
>them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
>or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
>_________________
>'credit cards for ok credit' (http://www.us-creditcards.com) 'mobillån'
>(http://www.3000kronor.com/mobillan.htm)

Why ask here? What does this have to do with XP? NOTHING.

Ask elsewhere
 
Get a clue, this group is for hardware questions for people using XP, last
time I checked a power supply was hardware.

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"NoConsequence" <none@none.net> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:42:00 +0000, Kale <Kale.18076e1@pcbanter.net>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>lets say i want to power more than 4 (HDDs, CD/DVD drives) in my
>>computer but my power supply only has 4 power slots/plugs for
>>them....is there anyway for me to hook up another PSU to use for them
>>or would i have to get a new bigger/better PSU?
>>_________________
>>'credit cards for ok credit' (http://www.us-creditcards.com) 'mobillån'
>>(http://www.3000kronor.com/mobillan.htm)
>
> Why ask here? What does this have to do with XP? NOTHING.
>
> Ask elsewhere
>
 
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:33:51 -0500, "David B." <brooks.dj@nomail.com>
wrote:

>Get a clue, this group is for hardware questions for people using XP, last
>time I checked a power supply was hardware.

Yes, it's hardware. This question, though has nothing to do with the
OS, dick, so it does NOT pertain to this group.

Now go away or I shall be forced to taunt you a second time.
 
And another moron is sent to the kill file.

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"NoConsequence" <none@none.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:33:51 -0500, "David B." <brooks.dj@nomail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Get a clue, this group is for hardware questions for people using XP, last
>>time I checked a power supply was hardware.
>
> Yes, it's hardware. This question, though has nothing to do with the
> OS, dick, so it does NOT pertain to this group.
>
> Now go away or I shall be forced to taunt you a second time.
>
 
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