Re: Hooking up ATX Power Leads in Series?

RTE <> wrote:
> I want to use an ATX power supply as a hobby power supply. I need more
> than 12 volts though.
>
> I know the ATX power molex connector has both a 12V and a 5V line. Is
> it possible to hook these up in series and get 17V? Would I need a
> "dual rail" ATX power supply to do this?
>
> Thanks in advance for any info.

No, all of the outputs are have one side connected to common.
You could take the outputs from -12 and +5, but the negative outputs
typically don't supply much current.

Jerry