Should power to CCFL Cold Cathode light not be split?

[Pothead]

I was curious as to whether a CCFL should have it's own direct molex/connector to the PSU? I have mines connected to the PSU but split it with a secondary hard drive. When I turn it on or off, I think the HD loses power since it clicks and makes weird noises and the system crashes? Or should splitting not affect the HD? Any thoughts on this?

 

[MattTheTech]

from my experience it shouldnt. my cigarette lighter in my case is on the same power as the hard drive, and i figured it would certainly affect it but it didnt. neither have any cold cathodes i have used. maybe you have a defective cathode ? have another to test ?

 

[arcenite]

What kind of PSU do you have? May not be enough power going through that line.

Bill

 

[MattTheTech]

i forget the brand off-hand. (im not at home)
but its 400W