Extra Power...

[pervertatoid 10+ year member]

Okay, I'm not sure about where to post this. But before anyone says this should go in a different forum, I'm trying to build a car audio testing set up.

If my battery or alternator isn't putting out enough power for my setup, I would upgrade/add extra batteries or upgrade/add another alternator, right?

Would this same principle apply to a computer power supply? I mean, if I've got a 500w power supply, but I need more power, could I hook up multiple computer power supplies and get the extra output required?

If I needed 1000w for my computer, I'd buy a 1000w power supply. But for a car audio testing set up, I'd rather use the spare power supplies I've got laying around if it's possible. I figure it's the same theory since I'm working with DC current, but it is converting from AC, so I don't know if that changes anything.

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[PurposeSoap 10+ year member]

computer power supplys for your car stereo amp?

Did I follow that right?

 

[pervertatoid 10+ year member]

computer power supplys for your car stereo amp?
Did I follow that right?

Yeah, not for an in-car setup or anything, of course...for a workbench test setup. So I can test different components of a car audio setup. I help lots of people, and if I have an entire reliable setup, and can swap out their individual parts, it's easier to troubleshoot.