The Astroman Active Member Jan 8, 2005 #1 Is there a way to test a PSU without trying it on a computer? I found one in recycling cans, looks intact, it's dry, but I wouldn't take the risk of trying it on a pc.
Is there a way to test a PSU without trying it on a computer? I found one in recycling cans, looks intact, it's dry, but I wouldn't take the risk of trying it on a pc.
Ultravis New Member Jan 8, 2005 #2 Personally I wouldn't take the risk of trying it at all. There was probably a good reason for throwing it away i'd imagine.
Personally I wouldn't take the risk of trying it at all. There was probably a good reason for throwing it away i'd imagine.
Praetor Administrator Staff member Jan 8, 2005 #4 Or http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-06.html http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-21.html http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-144.html (or just a multimeter)
Or http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-06.html http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-21.html http://www.frozencpu.com/psu-144.html (or just a multimeter)
Praetor Administrator Staff member Jan 9, 2005 #6 Be a bit on the cautious side with the multimeter but ya you should be fine