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legendary
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legendary
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August 07, 2013, 08:21:43 PM
If you're not handy then you can just buy one. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19_183&products_id=7787

I got one at Fry's for a couple of dollars once.
sr. member
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August 07, 2013, 04:51:47 PM
I usually take a sheathed wire with the ends exposed and use that to do the short.  It feels a bit safer than a paperclip to me, but it probably doesn't make any difference.
I somehow got paperclip with plastic coating.

there pretty common in the UK XD
Yep, and it have two big advantages: it is isolated from occasional shorting and it can be made spring-loaded enough to not fall out from the ATX connector.
sr. member
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August 07, 2013, 03:07:47 PM
I call them twisty ties. They come as accessories on loaves of bread.
legendary
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August 07, 2013, 03:00:00 PM
I usually take a sheathed wire with the ends exposed and use that to do the short.  It feels a bit safer than a paperclip to me, but it probably doesn't make any difference.
I somehow got paperclip with plastic coating.

there pretty common in the UK XD
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August 07, 2013, 02:39:31 PM
I usually take a sheathed wire with the ends exposed and use that to do the short.  It feels a bit safer than a paperclip to me, but it probably doesn't make any difference.
I somehow got paperclip with plastic coating.
sr. member
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August 07, 2013, 02:26:55 PM
I usually take a sheathed wire with the ends exposed and use that to do the short.  It feels a bit safer than a paperclip to me, but it probably doesn't make any difference.
legendary
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August 07, 2013, 01:24:25 PM
That's what I did -- but modern ATX often requires shorting a pin, to turn on the PSU.

See http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/22

I like to use these to make sure I am safe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370598121861?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Sure a paperclip will work, but I don't feel like burning down my house  Grin
There is very little current flowing through the signal line on a PSU - you won't be burning anything down by jumping it with a paper clip.
legendary
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I owe my soul to the Bitcoin code...
legendary
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August 07, 2013, 10:16:12 AM
Or you could just call the manufacturer and tell them you received a defective product and would like a replacement.
legendary
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This is not OK.
August 07, 2013, 09:53:09 AM
That's what I did -- but modern ATX often requires shorting a pin, to turn on the PSU.

See http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/22

I like to use these to make sure I am safe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370598121861?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Sure a paperclip will work, but I don't feel like burning down my house  Grin
This kind of devices are often gets hot if plugged in for a long time. Paperclip doesn't.
So follow your wishes, don't burn your house down Wink

And think of all those mW wasted, too!
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August 07, 2013, 09:06:19 AM
That's what I did -- but modern ATX often requires shorting a pin, to turn on the PSU.

See http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/22

I like to use these to make sure I am safe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370598121861?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Sure a paperclip will work, but I don't feel like burning down my house  Grin
This kind of devices are often gets hot if plugged in for a long time. Paperclip doesn't.
So follow your wishes, don't burn your house down Wink
hero member
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August 07, 2013, 08:48:25 AM
That's what I did -- but modern ATX often requires shorting a pin, to turn on the PSU.

See http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/22

I like to use these to make sure I am safe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/370598121861?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Sure a paperclip will work, but I don't feel like burning down my house  Grin
legendary
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August 07, 2013, 08:38:28 AM
Update: 2x working Singles (~60GH each), 2x dead BFL-supplied PSUs.

You can see an example of the dead PSU on the left side of this picture (the PSU is on the left, the miner on the right):
     https://twitter.com/jgarzik/status/364783173869113344/photo/1

Had to purchase third party PSUs at Fry's, and fashion wires out of a child's toy, but the miners are happily mining.

Or just buy a proper PSU with PCIe connectors on it ......... like is in almost every desktop computer now-a-days Tongue

That's what I did -- but modern ATX often requires shorting a pin, to turn on the PSU.

See http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/22

legendary
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I owe my soul to the Bitcoin code...
August 07, 2013, 06:39:08 AM
Had to purchase third party PSUs at Fry's, and fashion wires out of a child's toy, but the miners are happily mining.

Yeah I am not sure about this part either.  Makes me cringe. Smiley  Don't burn your house down, ok?
legendary
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Linux since 1997 RedHat 4
August 07, 2013, 12:20:30 AM
Update: 2x working Singles (~60GH each), 2x dead BFL-supplied PSUs.

You can see an example of the dead PSU on the left side of this picture (the PSU is on the left, the miner on the right):
     https://twitter.com/jgarzik/status/364783173869113344/photo/1

Had to purchase third party PSUs at Fry's, and fashion wires out of a child's toy, but the miners are happily mining.

Or just buy a proper PSU with PCIe connectors on it ......... like is in almost every desktop computer now-a-days Tongue
legendary
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August 06, 2013, 10:22:31 PM
Jeff, when you've ordered them (singles)?

June 2012.

sr. member
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August 06, 2013, 10:16:10 PM
Update: 2x working Singles (~60GH each), 2x dead BFL-supplied PSUs.

You can see an example of the dead PSU on the left side of this picture (the PSU is on the left, the miner on the right):
     https://twitter.com/jgarzik/status/364783173869113344/photo/1

Had to purchase third party PSUs at Fry's, and fashion wires out of a child's toy, but the miners are happily mining.

Jeff, when you've ordered them (singles)?
legendary
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Merit: 1393
You lead and I'll watch you walk away.
August 06, 2013, 08:57:44 PM
Update: 2x working Singles (~60GH each), 2x dead BFL-supplied PSUs.

You can see an example of the dead PSU on the left side of this picture (the PSU is on the left, the miner on the right):
     https://twitter.com/jgarzik/status/364783173869113344/photo/1

Had to purchase third party PSUs at Fry's, and fashion wires out of a child's toy, but the miners are happily mining.


Ok, now I know why they shipped them. They were mining with them and thought they were broken so they shipped them. Idiots, they should have just checked the power supplies! lol

I wonder how long those miners will last? Well, it doesn't matter if you bought the additional one year warranty.
legendary
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August 06, 2013, 07:18:27 PM
Update: 2x working Singles (~60GH each), 2x dead BFL-supplied PSUs.

You can see an example of the dead PSU on the left side of this picture (the PSU is on the left, the miner on the right):
     https://twitter.com/jgarzik/status/364783173869113344/photo/1

Had to purchase third party PSUs at Fry's, and fashion wires out of a child's toy, but the miners are happily mining.



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