In a message dated 2005-02-20 9;38;17Mrng, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I have figured that maybe 8 drives is a little bit too much for
the PSU from the Sawtooth, so I'm thinking of squeezing a
normal PC PSU in the box for 4 of the drives, and that way
I can select whether or not to have the second lot on or not. >>
Ive though of doing the same thing, but in an old 3 foot tall AT case. Kinda
crazy for a sawtooth case. Youd have better luck (I say both seriously, and
while laughing) giving 2 or 3 drives their own PS, as the PSs used in old, say
SCSI cases, are about the size of a harddrive. Unless you know of pretty
small PC PSs. Thinking of putting it above the CD-ROM? The more conventional
approach would be to replace the original PS with at least a 400WATT. I take
it
you want to go cheaper, as you may already have an extra PS. However, there
is some sort of issue of using an ATX PS for just drives. For some reason it
needs a MoBo I believe. There may be a simple fix, I havent discussed this in
years I think, but an AT PS would be easier. However, Id like to point out I
think just replacing the PS would be better, you could probably get a 400WATT
for $50 new, and Ive seen 500WATT "upgrades" for sawtooths on eBay for pretty
cheap. No rewiring on your part with those if you can find one.
As far as your question on PCI slots, i know where youre coming from.
But I dont think they are any different. I really have no idea though.
Chris
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