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In Reply to: RE: Mr Cics posted by cics on April 07, 2008 at 06:14:26

I reset Windows to System Cache (so I no longer have to run my audio files off a usb 4 gig memory device. Very nice I think it might even sound a little cleaner than the scan disc Cruzer. So thank you for this freebie!!

I am very interested in runnning the 'dirty power' input to to the cd/dvd drives, display and hdd's. This is a brilliant suggestion and the occilograph traces (and the one customer comments on the audio effect) are capturing my attention--big time. I think this is a significant sonic opportunity and all pc audio guys should look into this. To implement this I must obviously disconnect the internal (is it IDE?) power feeds to these devices. Is each esaily identifiable within my pc? A lttle more explanation of this would be appreciated. Are there 2 feeds to each device(by device I mean cd/dvd drive, display and hdd's)? Also if I do not implement a wireless mouse is it really necessary to add more usb (dirty ps fed) ports? If so do II only need some of the granite ps hardware? How can I tell how much power each of my devices draw so as to not exceed the 1.5A?

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RE: I have made progress - cics 12:44:44 04/09/08 (2)
To implement this I must obviously disconnect the internal (is it IDE?) power feeds to these devices. Is each esaily identifiable within my pc? A lttle more explanation of this would be appreciated. Are there 2 feeds to each device(by device I mean cd/dvd drive, display and hdd's)?

Power connectors are either Molex or Sata - they originate from the PSU (this is best way of identifying them). Yes each device has 2 connectors - one for power (wires: red, yellow, black and orange for sata) and other is data (this varies by device, eg. IDE, Sata, eSata). USB devices carry both power and data wires. Unfortunately Sate power and data connectors have same names but they are very different in appearance.

Also if I do not implement a wireless mouse is it really necessary to add more usb (dirty ps fed) ports? If so do II only need some of the granite ps hardware?

Wireless mouse is not necessary - any mouse will do. Those additional USB ports would be useful only if you have USB devices connected to your PC. Make sure you have one GD PS per HDD.

How can I tell how much power each of my devices draw so as to not exceed the 1.5A?

Each device has a label giving power figures - these are typically given by voltage and current. P=VI.
- RE: I have made progress - theob 13:50:55 04/09/08 (1)
  Forgot to ask about the cd/dvd drive. Does this take a Granite Power or equivalent too?
  - RE: I have made progress - cics 10:52:34 04/10/08 (0)
    If you have a laptop HDD then one GD PS will be sufficient to power both CD/DVD ROM drive and the laptop HDD. Otherwise, you need another GD PS.
    
    I suggest you order a GD PS - things will be much clearer. As it only provides power connectors (one SATA and one Molex), connecting them would be easy.

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