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Is there a way to test your case?

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Old 07-09-2005
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Is there a way to test your case?

Ok, here is the situation. I bought a cool looking Black Warrior case today, because it was on sale.
I don't have any other parts for the PC I am building, because I am saving up for them.
I was wondering, is there a way to check whether my power supply works without having a motherboard.
Some people I was talking to said to short-out the power button by using a paper clip, but I don't want to risk it.
Any suggestions?
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Old 07-09-2005
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just to check if the power supply works?

There are some kits out there, I'm sure I've seen some produced by Antec, but I don't think you'd want to spend more money to check if your power supply works.

Other than that, I think you can just unplug one of your comps and plug this one in just to check.

Not sure if there's any other way. Other people may have some ideas.
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Old 07-09-2005
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Just short the green wire and any ground (black) wire and it should turn on.
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Old 07-09-2005
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thats fine but try hooking a fan to the PSU they dont like to be turn on with out a load.
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Old 07-15-2005
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theres is a fan on the PSU so wouldnt you just need to plug it in and watch the fan?
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Old 07-15-2005
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NO you must jump the psu as the article tells you becouse the mother board is the one who turns the PSU on. not the silly switch.
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