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Old 07-12-06   #1 (permalink)
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Ok I am about to buy a PSU that offer 15a on 4 rails but I was wondering even though there is 4 is 15 enough? would I be better of getter a PSU that provides more like 18-20a on 2 rails?
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I believe the 4x15a would work best.
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4X15 AMPS will work out better system stability wise as the Rails will be split.

1 rail will be for running the system and the others for the system components.
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are you getting the ocz gamexsteam 600w or the FSP version?
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Ok I am about to buy a PSU that offer 15a on 4 rails but I was wondering even though there is 4 is 15 enough? would I be better of getter a PSU that provides more like 18-20a on 2 rails?
First thing you should learn is that an amp isn't an amp Just as the case in stereo amplifiers, a wattage rating should be taken with a grain of salt. Which power supplies are you looking at?
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the only PSU I know which have 4x15a are the ocz gamexsteam 600w or the FSP 600w version, he might be talking about those
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the only PSU I know which have 4x15a are the ocz gamexsteam 600w or the FSP 600w version, he might be talking about those
Yes thats the one he has been looking at.
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Well if you are getting the ocz gamexstream 600W, It's a great power supply. I read up on it because I'm getting one soon aswell, Great PSU, and really stable voltages due to the four rails
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Yes its the FSP 550w. The reason I ask is because one of my old PSU had a 15 amp rail and it went poof lol. I was just checking guys TY for your help.
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