two 80w pelts with PC's PSU too much?

[starck]

Sup guys, Im new here, joined a while and have decided to make my first post, couldnt avoid to be a "question asking post" :p

Just a quick question, is it ok to use 2 80w pelts with my PSU? Besides the 2 pelts, I have 2 hdds, 2 dvdroms, a floppy drive, a few cold cathode lights, LCD screen, 4 120mm fans, 3 80mm fans, Im kinda worried if Im going to fry my PSU? I have a PC power and cooling 510W ATX.

Thanks for yer help!

starck :)

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[KS1]

it depends what CPU you use.
Most P4 m/bs draw powe from +12V line. In that case, it might be difficult for a PSU to serve both CPU and Peltiers.
Most AMD m/bs draw power from +5V line which should be OK for you to plug in 2 peltiers.

If you want to know if your PSU is at the limit or not, keep monitoring Volt outputs of each line. If it drops too much, it is not a good sign.

[KnightElite]

At 12V, each of those 80W TECs will draw approximately 6A. If you're going to have two, that means 12A.
If this (http://www.pcpowerandcooling.com/products/power_supplies/highperformance/turbocools/index_hp-atx-pfc.htm) is the power supply that you have, then you should be fine. Since it can handle 34A on the 12V line, it should handle both TECs and your PC no problem.

[Hardass]

starck::)

Welcome to Xtreme!:toast:

[starck]

Very helpful guys, and thnaks Hardass for your warm welcome :)

I'm running an AMD 2700+, but it was heavily overclocked, with one pelt connected everything seems to be alright, but I'm a bit worried if I should connect the 2nd pelt.
And yes Knight, thats the PSU I'm using.
To be safe I think I'll remove all the drives and connect the pelt and see.

Thanks! :toast:

starck :)