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NoPistonPC · 05-20-2004, 05:51 AM

Mr. C and jusatry, thanks for the replies.

I was already planning on powering the USB devices that required external power off an another extended 5V rail, but I didn't want to clutter the diagram. But thanks for pointing out that I'd also need a 12V line for the HDD...I completely forgot about that one. Damn...maybe I should just go with a laptop drive instead ($$$

).

Regarding the SDC, I already have an ITPS (with regulator bypassed) that I plan to use. I believe it will work the same way as Mucha's SDC. I had always assumed that these SDCs would completely cut power to the motherboard, but when I saw this thread, I became a little worried. Is this only a problem with OPUS power supplies (since they have a built-in SDC)?

Also, does anyone have experience with booting off a USB-HDD?

05-20-2004, 05:51 AM	#4
NoPistonPC Variable Bitrate Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 360	Mr. C and jusatry, thanks for the replies. I was already planning on powering the USB devices that required external power off an another extended 5V rail, but I didn't want to clutter the diagram. But thanks for pointing out that I'd also need a 12V line for the HDD...I completely forgot about that one. Damn...maybe I should just go with a laptop drive instead ($$$ ). Regarding the SDC, I already have an ITPS (with regulator bypassed) that I plan to use. I believe it will work the same way as Mucha's SDC. I had always assumed that these SDCs would completely cut power to the motherboard, but when I saw this thread, I became a little worried. Is this only a problem with OPUS power supplies (since they have a built-in SDC)? Also, does anyone have experience with booting off a USB-HDD?