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RE: Need Help to Build a 50W Load for PSU Load Test

PostPosted: September 10th, 2011, 7:49 am
by shovenose
Old CPU Heatsinks would be fine.

Re: Need Help to Build a 50W Load for PSU Load Test

PostPosted: September 10th, 2011, 9:30 pm
by c_hegge
There is no 80%. It's simply Voltage x Amperage = Wattage

As shovenose said, old CPU heat sinks would be great.

You could also use PSU heat sinks, but don't attach more than 1 resistor per heat sink (and if possible, use 2 heat sinks, one on each side).

Re: Need Help to Build a 50W Load for PSU Load Test

PostPosted: September 11th, 2011, 1:08 am
by Galib
OK, thanks c_hegge .