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Techguy · 11-09-2002, 12:34 PM

Una,
I've never thought bout using the rails that go to the MoBo.
I guess there'd be no problem tapping in to some of the -V rails on the mobo as I've done that beofre to power a comair-rotron 24V fan, but I've never had the PSU powering a MoBo @ the time.

would that be safe, or will messing with those rails cause issues?
I've got a PCP&C 400W silencer, so I don't the PSU will have a problem, but I'd want to make sure b4 I fry an IT7 cuz they aren't cheap.

Also, how would you tap into the rail AND have the ATX headder intact?

thanks.

I already bought the vantec nexus, but this opens up a whole new range of fan tweaks to me as I love the 7V trick.

11-09-2002, 12:34 PM	#23
Techguy Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 130	Una, I've never thought bout using the rails that go to the MoBo. I guess there'd be no problem tapping in to some of the -V rails on the mobo as I've done that beofre to power a comair-rotron 24V fan, but I've never had the PSU powering a MoBo @ the time. would that be safe, or will messing with those rails cause issues? I've got a PCP&C 400W silencer, so I don't the PSU will have a problem, but I'd want to make sure b4 I fry an IT7 cuz they aren't cheap. Also, how would you tap into the rail AND have the ATX headder intact? thanks. I already bought the vantec nexus, but this opens up a whole new range of fan tweaks to me as I love the 7V trick. __________________ My only PC is a PII 333 with 256MB RAM a GeForce2 MX 200, and 30GB's of 7,200rpm ATA/66 goodness. And yes, I know it sucks.