[CQ-Contest] OT - Using a computer power supply as a bench supply

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I'm sorry for the off-topic question, but can't find a good reflector 
for this one, and I figured this diverse group was most likely to have 
answers.  Please feel free to reply off-list.

10-plus years ago, I built what was to be a bench supply using an old AT 
power supply - 5 and 12 volts. It didn't put out any voltage, so I 
shelved it - figuring a bum supply.  Then just a relatively few years 
ago, I read that these supplies required some load on the 5V supply in 
order to put out any power on either output.  I can't find the reference 
now, and am hoping some of the knowledgeable here will have some info on 
this.

Thanks for your patience

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73, Pete N4ZR
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