Balancing ATX Supplies

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A modern high power ATX supply off a PC is a good way to power your RepRap but requires a bit more care than a purpose built 12V supply. The main issue with these supplies is the requirement for a load on the 5V line. To get reliable opperation you will need to balance the loads on the 12V vs the 5V lines.