Power Supplies: Single Rails vs Multiple Rails
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Power Supplies: Single Rails vs Multiple Rails
Multiple rail PSUs cause
problems when one rail gets overloaded and shuts the PSU down. For
example, if a video card pulls 18A from a PSU that has two 15A +12V
rails, it may overload one of the rails and destabilize the PSU.
Thus, in most cases, a single-rail PSU is almost always better than a
multiple-rail one. But understand that all single-rail PSUs are not
guaranteed to be great. Only high-end PSUs that deliver large amounts
of power on a single +12V rail can be classified as excellent PSUs,
since they typically have better internal parts such as high-quality
Japanese capacitors from Rubycon or Hitachi and sturdy casings and fans
that do not vibrate dangerously. PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic and
Corsair are among the best companies that produce units rated as low as
450W with single +12V rails.
The ultimate thing to look for in any PSU is the total power supplied
on the +12V rail(s). If it's a multiple rail PSU, divide the power
value by 12 to get the amps provided in total across all the rails. A
PSU with any documentation that does not provide this information is to
be avoided. The same goes for a PSU with no documentation at all.
Lastly, look here for more pointers on how to buy the right PSU for your system.
so get power up ur pc
cheers!!
problems when one rail gets overloaded and shuts the PSU down. For
example, if a video card pulls 18A from a PSU that has two 15A +12V
rails, it may overload one of the rails and destabilize the PSU.
Thus, in most cases, a single-rail PSU is almost always better than a
multiple-rail one. But understand that all single-rail PSUs are not
guaranteed to be great. Only high-end PSUs that deliver large amounts
of power on a single +12V rail can be classified as excellent PSUs,
since they typically have better internal parts such as high-quality
Japanese capacitors from Rubycon or Hitachi and sturdy casings and fans
that do not vibrate dangerously. PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic and
Corsair are among the best companies that produce units rated as low as
450W with single +12V rails.
The ultimate thing to look for in any PSU is the total power supplied
on the +12V rail(s). If it's a multiple rail PSU, divide the power
value by 12 to get the amps provided in total across all the rails. A
PSU with any documentation that does not provide this information is to
be avoided. The same goes for a PSU with no documentation at all.
Lastly, look here for more pointers on how to buy the right PSU for your system.
so get power up ur pc
cheers!!
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