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Talon
04-02-2008, 06:25 PM
Hi All,

I have no idea what response this question will get but...... is there a way to run your installed fans (with power supply installed) without the "guts" of the computer? Just so I can take some action shots with the lighting up and running.

I was not going to install a full computer into every case I mod, so this would be a great way to still see the desired effect? :think:

Luke122
04-02-2008, 06:43 PM
Definitely. Connect the fans as normal, and then jump the green and black wires together on the motherboard connector for the power supply. PSU will spin up.

Alternately, a PSU tester will do this also, and confirm normal function of the power supply at the same time. I recommend having one if you have lots of hardware to deal with. :)

Talon
04-02-2008, 08:53 PM
Fantastic!! Thanks a lot. Looks like a PSU tester is the way to go.

Twigsoffury
04-13-2008, 02:28 AM
errr. The correct cell phone charger or any 110v transformer that puts out 12v will power a fan.

just make sure the amps are enough.