There are many threads that still say you need a load. But I'm just going to use my psu tester anyway, as a way to get the psu to turn on and have a cool lcd status. If it gives it a little load then maybe I also avoided another problem.
Instead of people shorting the power on wire and/or using a load, why not use a cheap tester like this to do 3 things at once?
Topic: PSU stand alone 5v load (Read 1828 times)
I suspect it's a thing of the past.
So this begs the question does one really need to have any other voltage loads on a modern PSU used as a standalone unit?
If the voltages all come from the 12v rail do we have to hook up hard drives or lights to get a solid 12v under heavy load.
It seemed that the consensus was something was required, is that not so anymore?
If the voltages all come from the 12v rail do we have to hook up hard drives or lights to get a solid 12v under heavy load.
It seemed that the consensus was something was required, is that not so anymore?
I can tell you the Rosewill Capstone 650W PSU doesn't need anything other than the PG signal grounded to produce correct voltages.
I knew D&T would comment on this thread 
Modern DC to DC PSU don't need a load on 5V "rail". All the AC power is converted into 12V and other voltages (like 5V) is supplied from the 12V.
Some older PSU:
Modern PSU:
I very very very seriously doubt your voltage tester is pulling 100W. Is it as hot as touching a 100W light bulb? The voltage it is using depends on where you have it connected. If you have it connected to a MOLEX (4 pin) connector then it is putting a load on +5V & +12V rails. If I had to guess I would say it is probably <5W.
Some older PSU:
Code:
|----- 12VDC
120V/240VAC ------------ 5VDC
|----- 3.3VDC
120V/240VAC ------------ 5VDC
|----- 3.3VDC
Modern PSU:
Code:
120V/240VAC ------- 12VDC ----------- 12VDC
|------------- 5VDC
|------------- 3.3VDC
|------------- 5VDC
|------------- 3.3VDC
I very very very seriously doubt your voltage tester is pulling 100W. Is it as hot as touching a 100W light bulb? The voltage it is using depends on where you have it connected. If you have it connected to a MOLEX (4 pin) connector then it is putting a load on +5V & +12V rails. If I had to guess I would say it is probably <5W.
Why do I need a load? I really don't want extra crap hanging off.
I have a PSU tester that plugs into the motherboard cable. It turns it on and gives it a load. I think its the perfect solution plus I get a cool LCD to see PSU stats live. I just wonder how much of a load it is driving. Am I wasting 100w? What volts are being loaded?
Is this a good idea to get the psu to turn on and give it a 5v load?
http://amzn.to/GZcIIN
Or is this the best?
http://www.pcpower.com/accessories/1a-load-resistor.html
I have a PSU tester that plugs into the motherboard cable. It turns it on and gives it a load. I think its the perfect solution plus I get a cool LCD to see PSU stats live. I just wonder how much of a load it is driving. Am I wasting 100w? What volts are being loaded?
Is this a good idea to get the psu to turn on and give it a 5v load?
http://amzn.to/GZcIIN
Or is this the best?
http://www.pcpower.com/accessories/1a-load-resistor.html
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