PSU not running a computer, possible?

[yesiamtom]

hi, in my computer i have some quite nice cooling imo, its not super fast but it keeps my comp at a nice temp. only problem is, my PSU which should run them doesnt and my computer seems to freeze and stop. ive taken a few of the fans out and it allows me to run better. It freezes when im playing games.

Is it possible for me to get a second PSU, and start it without the aid of a motherboard etc? so i can have the basic fans in my normal psu, processor etc. and the extra ones, intake, outtake etc on a second psu?

Thanks. Tom.

 

[joshd]

yes, you need to google for some info. all you have to do is short two of the pins to the mobo with a peice of wire, and then use the switch to turn it on and off.

here we go:


To start PSU without a motherboard connected.

Short PIN 14 (Power supply on) and any
GND PIN - (ground)


so.. i THINK that is and black, shorting with the GREY (or maybe green). i want a second opinion on that first though.

 

[C0RR0SIVE]

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On the PSU that won't be connected have the green wire and a black ground beside it shorted out. Easy way is to cut the wires and attach them to a toggle switch and have the switch placed on the case some wheres to turn the PSU on and off.

 

[JoeTheIdiot]

Is it possible that your PSU isn't powerful enough to power all the fans plus everything else? Surely this could cause the freezes. I'd just get a more powerful PSU, maybe?

 

[C0RR0SIVE]

I my self would buy a PSU that has 400-500 watts and 28 amps on the 12V rail...

 

[yesiamtom]

i was hoping my PSU would power them, but i dont really have enough money to spend 50 plus quid on a PSU, me and my bro had a look on some review sites and chose one that was a good price and should have had enough power to run the fans. but apparently it doesnt now

hmm, ill have a look for a 28 amp and 400 watt one, thanks for the suggestion

 

[joshd]

if you feel you are able to make them both run at the same time, i would just do that. not very practical if you move your computer around alot though...