psu with really strong 3.3 and 5v rails? bouns -5v?

[Shiozaki]

Topic, also how do I get -5v for old isa sound cards on a modern unit?

Thanks guys

 

[larrymoencurly]

You can get -5V by connecting something like an LM7905 3-pin regulator chip to the -12V rail. That's 7905, not 7805, which is the positive version. Also there are voltage regulator modules (DC-DC converters) that can put out -5V when connected to +5V or +12V.

I don't think many modern PSUs are rated more than 150W for the +3.3V and +5V combined, but old Antec TruePowers and SmartPowers had ratings like 180-220W combined, even the 300W units.

 

[Shiozaki]

and thats the problem, trusting an old psu.

 

[cdawall]

Find a low end group regulated unit. EVGA basic units are 80+ group regulated and offer an acceptable 3.3v/5v