Hi Viktor.

27-Dec-03 14:47:40, Viktor Pilpenok wrote to All


 VP> Hello All!

 VP> I've replaced the PS on one of my PCs a few days ago, and noticed
 VP> the HD drives started heating _much_ more than previously. I
 VP> remember reading somewhere some time ago that this can be cause by
 VP> the 12v line producing more than 12v - and indeed it seems to be
 VP> arround 12.11v

12.11 is very close to 12V, hard drives generally aren't fussy about the
12v voltage (pretty much anything between 11 and 13V should work)

 VP> The question is - can i splice in a small resitor that will make
 VP> take it a bit below 12v? Will it be safe to do

A diode might be a better choice (as it gives a more constant voltage drop)
but I don't think it will help much.

 -=> Bye <=-

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