But what if you could add another power supply to the one you have?
Would this even work?
Why Use Two Power Supplies?
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To be clear, we’re not referring to computers that use redundant power supplies.
Redundant power supplies are usually used in servers where you want to avoid interruptions from a blown power supply.
The second unit seamlessly takes over if the primary unit fails.
The Enthoo 2 offer dual-PSU support and enough space to park a car in. If you’re looking to build the most tricked-out desktop computer possible, the Enthoo 2 should be on your shortlist.
There are two main reasons anyone would consider using two separatepower suppliesin their computer.
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This mainly happens in high-performance computer builds such as cryptocurrency mining rigs with many GPUs.
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So one PSU handles the GPUs, and another handles the rest of the computer.
The second reason is budgetary.
You may even have a second PSU in a drawer somewhere you’re able to repurpose this way.
This clever device uses power input from a SATA cable to signal a second PSU to power on, allowing you to provide power to your components from multiple power supplies.
There are many reasons why connecting two PSUs to one computer may not be the best idea.
The most important thing to consider is that desktop computers were not designed to work this way.
Desktop computer tower cases are almost all only designed for a single PSU.
you’re able to buy dual-PSU cases for high-end workstations or extreme gaming systems.
The Enthoo 2 offer dual-PSU support and enough space to park a car in.
At best, it’s a temporary measure until you might afford one large new PSU.
How Does It Work?
Assuming that someone has their heart set on running two PSUs, how does it even work?
Remember we mentioned above that motherboards can only control one PSU simultaneously?
Even then, in some cases, the extra PSU would sometimes turn itself off or otherwise misbehave.
The paperclip method is dangerous, unreliable, and, today, completely unnecessary.
There are two ways to make this setup work.
The first is to use aPSU testerto turn it on and keep it on.
That doesn’t inspire much confidence!
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