how to combine 12v rails

[UaVaj]

have a psu with two 18A 12v rails.

how do one go about testing/figuring out which lead connects to which rail.

looking to combine the two 18A rail for a single 34A rail.

[UaVaj]

never mind.

according to this test methodology. (which seems logical)
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=147571

looks like it is all marketing gimmicks.
although label says dual rails, testing verifys it is a single rail.
every yellow (12v) have positive continuity (all ~3ohm).
every black (ground) have verified continuity (all ~3ohm).

if you insist on knowing the manufactuer. pm me.
anway this is a very very very well known manufactuer psu.

[lehtv]

Why can't you share your PSU make and model publicly?

[Maximilian]

Originally Posted by UaVaj

never mind.

according to this test methodology. (which seems logical)
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=147571

looks like it is all marketing gimmicks.
although label says dual rails, testing verifys it is a single rail.
every yellow (12v) have positive continuity (all ~3ohm).
every black (ground) have verified continuity (all ~3ohm).

if you insist on knowing the manufactuer. pm me.
anway this is a very very very well known manufactuer psu.

So... umm.. are you that ashamed of the PSU you have bought you wont share its make/model because its that bad? Did you build it yourself or something?

[UaVaj]

it is a good psu. just that the labeling is misleading.

there reallie no need to post the make and model.
at this point in time - it won't benefit anyone.

single rail is the standard now-a-day anyway.
no need to tarnish a reputable brand.

[Maximilian]

Originally Posted by UaVaj

it is a good psu. just that the labeling is misleading.

there reallie no need to post the make and model.
at this point in time - it won't benefit anyone.

single rail is the standard now-a-day anyway.
no need to tarnish a reputable brand.

Weird

Single/multi rail is not any kind of "standard", theres more important factors in picking a PSU.

[lehtv]

Turns out it's an Asus A-55GA, manufactured by AcBel. Xbitlabs claims the real power output is about 400 watts. The total +12V rating is 360W, but if Xbitlabs is correct it is not capable of maintaining that continuously.

[Maximilian]

Aha, it all makes sense now! He didnt want to taint the household name of AcBel or shed a bad light on Asus who are of course primarily known for their extensive line of world class PSU's.

We can only hope that this thread dosent bring down the opinion of the 3 or so people who have heard of AcBel or knew that Asus even made PSU's otherwise the bottom lines of both companies could be drastically affected!

/sarcasm

Well mystery solved, gratz lehtv

[Red Squirrel]

I actually prefer single rail, I much rather have something like 50 amps at 12 volts on a single rail than multiple smaller rails. Then again I sometimes use computer power supplies for things other than computers.

Typically all similar colored cables are the same voltage so it would be as simple as just combining them.

[Gillbot]

Originally Posted by Red Squirrel

I actually prefer single rail, I much rather have something like 50 amps at 12 volts on a single rail than multiple smaller rails. Then again I sometimes use computer power supplies for things other than computers.

Typically all similar colored cables are the same voltage so it would be as simple as just combining them.

Yep, I use them to charge or jump start my car.

[Red Squirrel]

Haha I have thought of using one to jump start a car but did not figure there would be enough current. Good to know! lol

[Gillbot]

Originally Posted by Red Squirrel

Haha I have thought of using one to jump start a car but did not figure there would be enough current. Good to know! lol

Sometimes you can't hit them right off the bat, but if you leave it run for a few minutes then try it usually works.

Hell, my jump start box is only rated at like 55 amps anyway.
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-2-55...ter-66783.html

[UaVaj]

Originally Posted by lehtv

Turns out it's an Asus A-55GA, manufactured by AcBel. Xbitlabs claims the real power output is about 400 watts. The total +12V rating is 360W, but if Xbitlabs is correct it is not capable of maintaining that continuously.

you obviously got too much time.

[lehtv]

Yes I do