How to minimize power loss in modular PSU?

Bad Maniac

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• Jun 25, 2006

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As commonly known the biggest powerloss for a PSU is in the connectors, so what can we do about modular PSU's where we have an extra connector creating resistance?

What can be done with the modular connectors to increase conductivity and reduce power losses? Short of soldering them in place I mean

 

Captain Helghas

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• Jun 25, 2006

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Silver connectors?

 

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mantralord

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• Jun 25, 2006

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Nothing, and the power loss is nothing to worry about.

 

Martel

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Get contact stabilant here.

 

Oklahoma Wolf

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I wouldn't worry about it. The power drop is likely to be insignificant unless the connectors are damaged, in which case the connectors should be replaced.

 

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"don't worry about it"
!? Is this the same forum where people spend $200 to get a 1 degree temp drop? Heh I guess I wont worry about it. I'll put my new rig together and measure the rails first.

 

larrymoencurly

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Tighten them slightly? If each pin is round, like those on Ultra and Antec cables, press between the pin and plastic, 90 degrees from the slit.