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Silicon Skum · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 7:45 am Post subject:

If it is a white ceramic type fuse then it is probably a "slow blow" or thermal fuse, you need to replace it with the same type. A slow blow will hold the ampage for just a little longer during a surge in power needs, like when powering on the pc and all peripherals. a thermal fuse will 'pop' and after a set amount of time it will reset.

Check the fuse wire, if it looks like a tight spring and a contact breaker then this is a thermal fuse, if not then it is prolly a slow blow. the ampage should be about 5amps, you MUST replace this with the same rating (unless you wana become a crispy critter).

If all else fails you can use a standard 5A glass cartridge fuse, though don't be suprised if this blows a lot at the PSU will draw a bit of current when powerd up, the ampage drops of quickly though. don't be tempted to use a high rated fuse, unless you KNOW it was a higher rating to start off with.

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racing87stang · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:39 am Post subject:

yep it says to replace with a 10amp \250v fuse
doesnt say which type.

now heres a question... are there more than one fuse on a PSU... i know on my OLD 250w theres only one. but my antec 430 had one for sure and looks like maybe 2 more
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racing87stang · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:41 am Post subject:

nope nevermind that wasnt a fuse...lol
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JayDubya · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:10 pm Post subject:

You sure it isn't a fuse? I found a bus type fuse just as you described. It was like a normal clear bus fuse but it had a white coat on the inside (this was in a dell)

When you open the psu, the fuse is ALMOST always right where the power cord plugs in. Is it possible that the cord itself is fused?
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racing87stang · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 3:34 am Post subject:

it could be but i went to radio shack and they didnt carry that fuse... i mean i got buss type ceramic fuses that were rated right and all but they werent the right size... like about 50% bigger... so anyone know where i can find these mini buss type fuses for our power supplies??????
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racing87stang · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:03 pm Post subject:

Heres the final result fellas

ill have more detailed pics and what not on the build when i finished the web page for it ... but for now this is it.

What do yall think?
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Yoshida · UberTweaker Joined: 24 Dec 2003 Posts: 1219

looks great!

smith.p.sean · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:13 pm Post subject:

DAMN GOOD JOB!!!! that is GREAT looking!!!

[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:16 pm Post subject:

Top notch!! Excellent job. Grade AAA mod.
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racing87stang · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:19 pm Post subject:

sweet glad you guys enjoy... Now the only thing left is my DVD burner and im good to go
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Josh · Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:19 pm Post subject:

Yup, that is some good s*** you got there!

It looks very sleek and matrixy! :)
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racing87stang · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 1:48 am Post subject:

JayDubya · Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 5:35 pm Post subject:

Awesome, just awesome. Keep it up!
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