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Topic: Can a PSU be "shared" between two systems (Read 82 times)

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January 07, 2018, 01:50:48 AM
#5
theoretical psu can be shared, but if one system start other also must start, and if one system crash second also be crashed.
I dont recommend use this scheme.
Better using 2 low end psu for rig mobos and one high end for gpu's, and connect all 3 psu black (GND) + Green (PS-ON) wire mixed
legendary
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'The right to privacy matters'
January 07, 2018, 12:32:11 AM
#4
it can work  watch your loads and setup
newbie
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January 07, 2018, 12:01:36 AM
#3
See pic for a schematic, is there any reason I shouldent use the same power supply to power a motherboard when that power supply is powering GPUs that are attached to another motherboard via pcie risers. The other motherboard in question is on a separate ps
https://i.imgur.com/QQEGO6F.gif

Simple answer is yes.
You do run the risk however of burning out the wires.
newbie
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January 06, 2018, 11:47:11 PM
#2
You can use it unless your PS isn't capable of handling those extra GPU's
newbie
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January 06, 2018, 09:39:33 PM
#1
See pic for a schematic, is there any reason I shouldent use the same power supply to power a motherboard when that power supply is powering GPUs that are attached to another motherboard via pcie risers. The other motherboard in question is on a separate ps
https://i.imgur.com/QQEGO6F.gif
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