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Unread 06-02-2006, 01:50 PM   #25
jontz
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Default Re: Snap 705N/4100 lives and thrives!

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Originally Posted by Phoenix32
Me thinks it would just be easier to change out the power supply.
Probably, but what fun is that? And since when are we interested in doing things the EASY way around here?

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Originally Posted by Phoenix32
Agreed, in fact if you expect to get much life from a power supply, you should run it at about 75% of rated spec or less. Just like any other electronic component(s), running at maximum spec shortens life a lot.
Yep. Probably part of the master scheme though. I'm sure adaptec doesn't want these things up and going for too long before you have to buy a new one.

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Originally Posted by Phoenix32
LOL, yeah, me too! But who can afford it...
If everyone in this forum wants to send me $10 or so, I'll let you know if it works
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