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  1. 01-01-2006, 10:17 PM #1
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    powering up my 12v computer in my house

    would i probably be able to use the 12v rail from an old (2001ish) gateway to power it? and just split the +12 to the ignition lead?

    im using the opus 120w...
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  2. 01-01-2006, 10:45 PM #2
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    Ive seen this come up tons of times. And ive even posted in some of the power at home threads. I will and get back to you. on where you might find usefull information.
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    that was hard what 2 minutes
    Powering your OPUS out of the car the cheap way with ATX PSU
    Its even a thread for the opus running in the house from a computer power supply.
    Um, I guess this is where you put something witty.WITTY

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  4. 01-01-2006, 10:59 PM #4
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    hmm....interesting.

    thanks
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