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gouda96
06-12-2003, 06:02 PM
Should i have any trouble powering an mcw50-t with my power and cooling 510w psu? I believe it has 34A on the +12v line. that psu would also be powering my comp. I have purchased a meanwell psu to power my mcw5000-pt.
thanks.
Twisted
06-12-2003, 06:08 PM
it should be fine.
gouda96
06-12-2003, 06:18 PM
So do i just cut off the molex connector and wire it straight to the pelt?
Vedder323
06-12-2003, 06:20 PM
Cant you just cut the Molex connector off and run it with your Meanwell psu? I would think that PSU can run both of your tecs...
Colin
06-13-2003, 05:30 AM
I run my MCW50-T of the PC power & Cooling 510-PFC and have no problems. :D
Didn't need to cut anything either. ;)
gouda96
06-13-2003, 02:40 PM
Oh yeah, i forgot the mcw50-t has a molex. that makes everything nice and easy :D.
Vedder323
06-13-2003, 06:06 PM
Now im worried... I have one on the way and WAS going to use my meanwell for both... Now I can only rely on my Antec True 430...
gouda96
06-13-2003, 06:10 PM
yeah....i realy don't think putting 2 pelts on the meanwell is a good idea. 25A when the 226w wants 18A. i think your antec might have some trouble handling the mcw50-t. You could try it both ways, and let me know how it goes.
Vedder323
06-13-2003, 06:12 PM
damn... I dont wanna buy a new psu...
gouda96
06-13-2003, 06:30 PM
I just bought mine used on this forum. You should look for a used one if you do. They are way to expensive.
Colin
06-14-2003, 06:46 AM
Hey I'm selling an Astec 350W PSU which can power TEC's... ;)
If you're interested e-mail me at colin.sun@pcstats.com for more details.
zippyc
06-15-2003, 05:22 AM
$12.00 + $5.00 S&H here for a new, retail boxed Powmax 400W PSU capable of 25A at 12v here.
http://www.dealsonic.com/pow40sinfana.html
I also posted a seperate thread about this on the pelt forum, I thought it was such a great deal.
gouda96
06-15-2003, 01:08 PM
i don't need one of those, but it can't hurt to have a backup for my meanwell. Or maybe i will sell my meanwell and use that... or maybe i could use that to power my mcw50-t so i don't have to put it on with the rest of my comp...or maybe...:D
jinu117
06-27-2003, 01:34 PM
Did you by mine gouda? I know I sold you something... ehehe
Anywayz... I've ran MCW-50T from Antec True 550 without any problem whatsoever. I would think much more expensive PSU like that should handle it like nothing.
gouda96
06-27-2003, 06:59 PM
Originally posted by jinu117
Did you by mine gouda? I know I sold you something... ehehe
Anywayz... I've ran MCW-50T from Antec True 550 without any problem whatsoever. I would think much more expensive PSU like that should handle it like nothing.
I got your mcw5000-pt, which I will probably have going in about 2 weeks. I just got a pc power and cooling 475w psu. 30A on the +12v line. Some nice security for powering the mcw50-t if i can ever find someone to sell one to me :D.
Tedinde
06-28-2003, 06:38 AM
Running my Vapo and my 80 watt off a true power 550. no problems.
DR. YT
06-28-2003, 08:20 AM
damn your ganna cut the moltex off of a pnc psu. whay not get another meanwell and use the pnc for your system since its the best out.
gouda96
06-28-2003, 09:36 AM
Originally posted by DR. YT
damn your ganna cut the moltex off of a pnc psu. whay not get another meanwell and use the pnc for your system since its the best out.
mcw50-t has a molex connector.
I would get another meanwell, but they are too expensive. If i can find one for realy cheap i might, but i doubt i will get another deal like i did on this one.
btw i got the pcpnc one for a realy good deal also, the only problem i would have with cutting the molex off of it is that there are not many, only like 8. As it is i will have to be linking alot of fans off of eachother, but it is still a kickass psu :D.
Tedinde
06-30-2003, 07:10 PM
Id still cut the connector, Molex's just wont handle current, they get hot, and you'll notice them turning brown. BAD!!!!
Dont chance it.
gouda96
07-01-2003, 06:44 AM
Originally posted by Tedinde
Id still cut the connector, Molex's just wont handle current, they get hot, and you'll notice them turning brown. BAD!!!!
Dont chance it.
What should i do then, cut it and a molex from the psu and soler them together? I have never soldered before, with this could i just lay on the solder realy thick, because there is no way i would be precise.
jinu117
07-01-2003, 07:04 AM
It gets luke warm but it doesn't get hot... The only thing I would be afraid would be the one going to MCW-5000PT. Of course molex wouldn't cut it on those...
There is a reason why swiftech put molex in 50 while not on 5000 after all. (unless they would like to get sued by customers burning down their house).
gouda96
07-01-2003, 08:25 AM
Originally posted by jinu117
It gets luke warm but it doesn't get hot... The only thing I would be afraid would be the one going to MCW-5000PT. Of course molex wouldn't cut it on those...
There is a reason why swiftech put molex in 50 while not on 5000 after all. (unless they would like to get sued by customers burning down their house).
yeah, i will just keep a temp probe on there for a little while. I have never heard of them getting hot enough to melt the molex before, but if there is a chance i will just keep an eye on it. I will have realy good case cooling, so it will have nice airflow going across it if i put it in the center of the flow of air.
texuspete00
07-01-2003, 10:18 AM
Im confused....not enough for two pelts or just the one? I've only got a antec true power 430w. The swiftnets site doesnt seem to mention this as a big deal. I was wondering on getting one. MCW50T that is.
Site states:"A 20A rating should amply suffice in most standard applications such as: single CPU, CDRrom (1 or 2), Floppy, hard drive (1 or 2) and PCI devices. "
Well 20Amps is exactly what it has. My system is Overclocked but it does say amply suffice. I have 1 DVD drive, 1 hard drive, 1 floppy, currently no PCI devices.
gouda96
07-01-2003, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by texuspete2k2
Im confused....not enough for two pelts or just the one? I've only got a antec true power 430w. The swiftnets site doesnt seem to mention this as a big deal. I was wondering on getting one. MCW50T that is.
Site states:"A 20A rating should amply suffice in most standard applications such as: single CPU, CDRrom (1 or 2), Floppy, hard drive (1 or 2) and PCI devices. "
Well 20Amps is exactly what it has. My system is Overclocked but it does say amply suffice. I have 1 DVD drive, 1 hard drive, 1 floppy, currently no PCI devices.
I would not cut it that close. If you raise your voltages, or even without raising them you could run the risk of overloading the psu.
You could probably do it, but in that situation i would rather be safe than sorry.