checking psu works.

[jelstone20]

i dont have all my computer components yet so i was just wondering if i can check that my psu works with just a few case fans? thanks for the help.

[mac124]

You can certainly power it up, this should tell you if it works, to a certain extent anyway.

http://aphnetworks.com/tutorials/psu_paperclip_trick

I don't need to tell you to be carefull do i?

[Monkey]

Very handy...

[wonderlust]

Or Spend £6 on a PSU tester ;)

[mac124]

paperclips are so much cheaper though :D

[k.jacko]

used that very method this morning to id a faulty psu. Got it warranty replaced.