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Is it possible to have two normal PC PSUs run in a way that if one fails the other would kick in and back it up? or if not would it be possible to get a server redundant psu and use it in my normal PC?

 

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it is possible to run two PSUs in one rig, however, it is not possible to have two 24pin power cables go into the MB, so in the event that the PSU actually dies, the computer will shut off. 

 

unless you mean that you want a powered backup incase the power blacks out, in which case, you want to plug the computer into a UPS.

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You CAN put 2 PSUs in a PC.

BUT you CANNOT put 2 PSUs to help each other, I mean to be used as backup if one died.

Because Motherboard doesn't have 2x 24pin Power Connector.

Use UPS instead.

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i know that you can have 2 (or more) PSUs powering all the different components in your PC independently... what i was wondering if there was some sort of adapter or device that would allow one to back up the other in case of failure. 

 

that athena server redundant PSU would work... i think...

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i know that you can have 2 (or more) PSUs powering all the different components in your PC independently... what i was wondering if there was some sort of adapter or device that would allow one to back up the other in case of failure. 

 

that athena server redundant PSU would work... i think...

You need to use adapter in order to put 2 PSUs to your PC, but still when electricity goes off your PC will go off as well.

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yes, i was looking into a battery back up as well

You can use UPS instead, when the power goes off it uses the UPS. It doesn't last forever but at least it gives you time to save your work and shut down properly.

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