Peltier using antec 430 PSU?

[mcconnells]

I am getting the following peltier

Qmax = 220w, Vmax = 15.1v, Imax = 23.8A, Delta = 68c

at 12v it should draw 18.9 amps.

I am considering getting a dedicated psu, the antec true power 430 which can supply 20amps on the 12v line but is this cutting it too close to the limit?

[kchip]

I have the same PSU adn had the same questions. Everything I have learned is that I can run a 80w TEC from a molex to the Antec , but the 220w will smoke your PSU. I am still piecing together my Switftech Block and Swifttech GFX block both with TECs. I am planning to run the 80w TEC from the ANtec and the 226w from dedicated PSU.

[mcconnells]

were you running only the 220w on the antec when it blew or were you running a mobo from it as well?

[Warlord2]

hmm go find a better psu, I think there some links at dangerden.com for good peltier psu's.

that antec would never handle a pelt, the highest tec I would use on it on would be a 80watt or so, maybe 122watt.

[kchip]

Ive heard even if you use a sperate ATX power supply the 220 tec is still to much for it. Thats what I wa told anyway.

[Since87]

The best retail value I've seen on a pelt supply is here. (http://becooling.safeshopper.com/26/159.htm?948)

You can sometimes do better on ebay. I wouldn't trust a PC power supply to run a 220W pelt.