2 PSUs connected to one mobo with an attached mobo

The image above is of Lian-Li's DK-02, a desk/case.

I was wondering if there a way to have it so that two PSUs are connected to run on one motherboard... with a secondary motherboard attached The reason why I ask is I am upgrading from the DK-01 (see my signature) to the DK-02. That's at least 2220W But, I have two 1500 PSUs to handle it Since the DK-01 only has room for one PSU I have to stuff the 2nd psu behind the drawer with wires using a PCI-E opening to route in. The DK-02 however allows 2 PSUs and two systems. The other side would be empty unless there is a way to connect a secondary motherboard to the linked PSUs that are powering the main motherboard... If so then hurray! I can install a Mini-ITX If not, I can leave it empty until I get to custom water cooling in which case that space can be taken up for a reservoir and or pump. I prefer to have the mini-ITX though, lol.

Thank you in advance.

I guess I am missing something. What are you powering that needs over 2000w in power supplies? Is it the build in your sig?

BugFreak said:

I guess I am missing something. What are you powering that needs over 2000w in power supplies? Is it the build in your sig?

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Yes it is

yes, it's called a piggy back cable and you can get them premade from the performance computer supply houses.
I use them in two of my rigs, one to power the motherboard and stuff an a smaller second to run the cooling systems, I don't need to do it but it looks cool.
you can even have the piggy back cable made to order from mod right so it all looks good.

BugFreak said:

I guess I am missing something. What are you powering that needs over 2000w in power supplies? Is it the build in your sig?

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4 x R9 295 X2

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So I'm curious. What do you use this rig for?

trents said:

4 x R9 295 X2

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So I'm curious. What do you use this rig for?

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To run BOINC projects, specifically SETI@home. FOR SCIENCE

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caddi daddi said:

yes, it's called a piggy back cable and you can get them premade from the performance computer supply houses.
I use them in two of my rigs, one to power the motherboard and stuff an a smaller second to run the cooling systems, I don't need to do it but it looks cool.
you can even have the piggy back cable made to order from mod right so it all looks good.

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Hurray! Thank you, will be checking that ASAP.

caddi daddi said:

yes, it's called a piggy back cable and you can get them premade from the performance computer supply houses.

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I checked computersupplyhouse.us and they don't have anything close to it listed on their site.

caddi daddi said:

you can even have the piggy back cable made to order from mod right so it all looks good.

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I checked modright.com and the same thing they don't have anything close to what I'm looking for.

Same goes for moddiy.com and performance-pcs.com. I contacted them all and now just waiting on a reply, except for moddiy.com I have made contact and they don't sell anything like it.

You can start PSU by shorting black+green wire. When you make a cable that connects that in the 2nd PSU then it will run both ... or if you are not turning off this PC then you can simply make a switch to turn on one PSU before you turn on PC and this way graphics cards will get power before you start everything else and will boot without issues. I was using 2 psu for benching long time ago and I was always doing it this way. It's not the best if you want to make it "clean" of course

This article may prove useful AMD.

http://www.legitreviews.com/add2psu-daisy-chain-power-supply-adapter-review_1698

Those won't allow me to accomplish what I hope to do...

Primary PSU powers: ATX System (my signature) + 2 (out of 4) 295X2s.
Secondary PSU powers: the remaining 2 295X2s AND a Mini-ITX system.