Re: Server PSU or ATX PSU?

Quote from: gwestcot on January 24, 2018, 02:15:32 AM

Quote from: StigHelmer on January 23, 2018, 09:09:19 PM

Can someone clarify the response to the OP's question about having one PSU for the motherboard and the Server PSU dedicated to PCIE adapters for the cards?

I read the reply where someone said they turn on the server pSU 1 second before the main power, but I was wondering if there were opinions on this. I have read other people online say not to do that, but they didn't display a reason why/how it is dangerous.

Thanks

I don't use server PSU's but I have them turn on at the same time by having a dual PSU cord. The one below is good for 2000W or so.

https://www.amazon.com/Leboo-Motherboard-Mainboard-Connector-Extension/dp/B075VRMQ55/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1516760109&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=dual+PSU+cable&psc=1

That's exactly the cable I used when I hooked up one 350w (yes I know) and one 650w PSU to a rig with one 1080 and 1080ti and it killed one of the PSU's (I forgot which), I realize - the draw was too much and that 350w does not mean 350w is maximum draw.

Useful https://youtu.be/MPjj9EejrYg