I have done this mod and it seems to work fine. Maybe I need a lesson in basic electronics though.
If I send +12v down the +5v line, I get +7v. But where does it go? Would that make the entire +5v line +7v before it gets back to the psu? Would it be safe to attach drives on the same power chain?
Also, does the same idea apply to fans that attach to the mobo? And why do fans with mobo connectors have both a +12 and a +5?
If I send +12v down the +5v line, I get +7v. But where does it go? Would that make the entire +5v line +7v before it gets back to the psu? Would it be safe to attach drives on the same power chain?
Also, does the same idea apply to fans that attach to the mobo? And why do fans with mobo connectors have both a +12 and a +5?