[sdiy] old power supply

[harry]

Switching supplies for computers usually need a minimum
load on the 5V output... a few amps or so.
This is a lot of waste heat, and the fans make a lot of
noise as well.

I'd go with a linear.

H^) harry

Kevin Chang wrote:

> So I've been cleaning out my closet, and I have
> several old computer cases with power supplies in
> them.  Would it be alright to use one of these to
> power some modules, or am I better off building a
> power supply kit?  I'm thinking I could get a few
> effects modules to complement my newly finished
> fatman.
>
> Kevin
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