ocran wrote:
*They are low dropout positive regulators. for all i know, that could
be linear. 2 amps will be plenty, i assume it will be lower then that
once it is booted. *

If its a full size HD and mobo, the HD alone will draw 2 amps from the
5volt rail when spinning up.... have you actually tried this? linear
regs are too inefficient and will get too hot... thats really all there
is to it...
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SkinnyBoy
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