I have seen power supplies that have a "master switch" on the back and ones
that did not.  I would go ahead and install it, ignoring the switch on the
back.  It might be a good idea to turn the master switch off when you are
going on vacation or during a storm with lots of lightning.  People have
been known to accidentally turn off the master switch and not know why their
computer will not start.  If your computer won't start some day, check the
master switch.

Dean Kukral


----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Favre" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 9:01 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Need Help Upgrading HP Power Supply


> I am upgrading a Pavillion 7955 power supply (standard ATX power supply)
for a Pentium 4 PC. The original supply was 200w MAX and the new one is 350w
Max (new egg.com).  My old supply did not have a switch, you simply turn it
on from the front of the machine.  The new supply has it's own physical
switch. Will the new supply allow me to use the switch on the front of the
PC. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance.
>

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