Hi I'm reading up all the various youtube videos, websites, etc on converting a surplus PC ATX power supply to be a benchtop supply, and all of them note the ATX requirement for a dummy load between 5V and ground or the PSU will turn off. I have a couple of pragmatic questions about this - typicall…

ATX bench power supply "dummy load" - can it be a fan?

MarkT May 3, 2012, 8:58am 3

A 12V car bulb would probably do - something like a 21W brake/indicator bulb.

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