PS with main switch vs. without main switch

ubergoober

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Hello,
I'd like to use a spare Dell PC (model unknown)305W Power Supply (model PS-6311-1DS)in my old TigerDirect dinosaur. Why? So I can use an inherited SATA drive for video - old PS has no SATA power, Dell does. Plus it's a 50W increase.

Problem is, the TD PS has a main switch, the Dell doesn't. What issues does that bring up?

Many thanks to anyone willing to fool with this old technology!
 

jockey

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In addition to rolli59s' suggestion, if you are using a power strip, use the switch on that. You could also purchase a molex to sata adapter, but you would lose the 50W boost you mentioned.