Re: Computer turns on and then just dies

On Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:40:45 -0500, Paul wrote:

> It's a good idea, to try to track down who actually made it.

You guys are on a whole other level than me.
 
> I prefer that power supplies keep the fan running, at low RPM.
> Some supply designs, the fan only comes on at 50C. And that's
> not a particularly clever thing to do. The caps have their
> best lives... at room temperature. Not at 50C.

Ah, I though every PSU runs all the time.
 
> It's unlikely to be a PowMax-style "500W" one, so you
> don't need to worry about that. I don't think the $20 PSU
> makers, know how to build a double-forward conversion one :-)

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