Anyone built a pedalboard powersupply with a pc powersupply

[hilbi]

I'm thinking a computer power supply could be a good provider for supplying power to effects. Anyone ever tried this?

[Hal]

use the 12v output to a 9v regulator :-D

[seanm]

Be very careful with your choice of power supply. Many computer power supplies have minimum current requirements and will not work properly until you put power resistors on the unused voltages. I had this problem looking for a power supply for a low powered computer and found I was not drawing enough current.

[rubberlips]

hmmm, just replaced the PS in the computer as it died. So much for the computer tech at the store - "Think your motherboard is stuffed mate"
No just their fault finding....

Pete

[seanm]

hmmm, just replaced the PS in the computer as it died. So much for the computer tech at the store - "Think your motherboard is stuffed mate"
No just their fault finding....

Pete

No, more and more I am finding this is standard procedure For most problems claim the motherboard is bad and has to be replaced. More money in replacing motherboards

Always check the power supply first. I don't know how many computers I have "saved" just by replacing the power supply.