Is it ok to use just one line of the PSU?

[Tea_J]

I just upgraded my PSU to a 450w Task Power Supply..

http://www.task.com.tw/ps-atx-dual.htm

It has 2 power lines with 4 4-pin molex connectors on each line..

I have these devices that needs connections:
2 hard drives (160gb and 80gb.. soon to upgrade the 80 to 160)
2 optical drives (Dvd combo and a DVD writer)
1 GeForce 6800
2 hard drive coolers on each hard drive
1 regular 80mm fan
1 CCFL UV 80mm fan
1 CCFL UV 120mm fan (both ccfl's are connected to 1 inverter btw)

10 devices..

All of em is connected to both lines of the pSU and works PERFECTLY with lots of extra amps to spare (24A on 12v rail)

but now.. i wana organize my internals.. remove clutter to provide better air flow..

I already both the molex splitters needed..

question is, is it alright for me to use just 1 line from the psu? I plan to hide the other line.. the other line with 4 molex from the line, I will split using molex a few splitters..

But im afraid of over loading the PSU by exploiting just one line to power everything..

then i thought to myself.. inside the PSU itself, both lines are connected to 1 source im sure.. so it makes no difference...

but what do i know ey?

please shed some light..

thanks

Tea

PS
one of the hard drive (160gb) is my primary drive.. it's a sata drive and i used the SATA power cable for it.. just making sure im telling ya'll all the essential parameters here. thanks again

[ckj]

I think it would be fine, unless I'm completely off base here. The 4 molexes share the rail (assuming it's a single rail device) and unless the gauge of the wire was high enough that it overloaded the wire, you shouldn't have a problem. Again, please correct me if i'm off base.

[Tea_J]

There's no indication of a dual rail feature..

[Tea_J]

anyone else who'd like to comment?

[laynlow]

It doesn't say its 2.0 compliant and I see no 2nd 12v rail so you are going to be running everything on the one 12v rail. It shouldn't matter if you use one or both lines out of the psu. Like CJK said, the only possible issue would be overloading the wires. Personally, I would use the second line out of the psu and use wire ties or sleeve the wires.

[superdaveviii]

I haven't personally tested it, though I wouldn't keep 'em all on one line. Reminds me of chaining surge protectors and power strips for more outlets, which as I recall isn't a very good idea. At the least, I'd keep the graphics card seperate, since that's the most power intensive.

[Mr.Guvernment]

^^ i would use both, they are there for a reason.


both lines are connected to 1 source im sure.. so it makes no difference...


I assume you opened the case?

[Tea_J]

thanks for the replies..


I assume you opened the case?


nope.. but my humble little experience in electronics tells me that if it is indeed 1 rail, (if it is 2 it would have been advertised and sported), then it will most surely come from one DC output... then again im no expert.

about the wires.. i dont think it's ez to overload the wires on the PSU since they are pretty thick IMO.. i've used slightly bigger wires doing stuffs on our 220v outlets.. didnit have any problems..

but again, what do i know for sure.. hehe.. alrite.. will take all your advise.. will split most (hard drives, optcal drives, etc) on one light but keep the 6800 on a separate line, hidden at the back of the case..

thanks

[Kil4Thril]

The total amperage going through that wire will in NO WAY overload it. Since it's a single-railed PSU, do whatever it takes to make it fit the best. That said, Y adapters and extensions are NOT a good idea as they add resistence, and have a tendency to have poor connection.