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Arcturius · 11-24-2002, 02:28 PM

Have you thought about building your own linear power supply? I know their efficiency is down around 40%, but at least it isn't variable like in a switching supply, and they are simple to build. Also, you would have control over all the components going in, so you could plan how to cool it ahead of time.

Also, even though it would be fairly bulky, it would still probably be less bulky than three other supplies taking up space in your chassis.

Plus, you can make exact-length power runs.

Oh, and did I mention the power is _extremely_ clean?

11-24-2002, 02:28 PM	#18
Arcturius Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Posts: 294	Have you thought about building your own linear power supply? I know their efficiency is down around 40%, but at least it isn't variable like in a switching supply, and they are simple to build. Also, you would have control over all the components going in, so you could plan how to cool it ahead of time. Also, even though it would be fairly bulky, it would still probably be less bulky than three other supplies taking up space in your chassis. Plus, you can make exact-length power runs. Oh, and did I mention the power is _extremely_ clean?