WW2Planes1
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Does anyone know how the Antec NeoPower distributes it's two +12V lines? It has two +12V lines with the following max load capabilities: +12V1:18A, +12V2:15A. However, looking at the manual (pdf), it would appear that the ATX main connector, Peripheral (molex) and floppy connectors, SATA Power connector, and the PCI Express connector all draw from +12V1. Leaving only the +12V Fan connector, which I don't even intend to use, running off the +12V2 line.
It is possible that I'm just mis-reading the manual.
The main reason I'm looking at the NeoPower is that it is a modular Power supply by Antec. Also, with the extra connectors, it has 4 SATA Power Connectors. I currently have 4 SATA hard drives. I also like the idea of actually being able to provide the 3.3V lines for the "next-generation" SATA drives. If anyone has any other reccomendations, I'd be interested in hearing them, but I don't want this to be another "Which PSU should I get" thread.
EDIT: Whoops, should have searched a little while longer:
Just found this review which states "+12V1 line feeds only the main 2x12V connector" which I assume means the main ATX power connector. That said, is 15A enough for 4+HDDs, 2x Optical Drives, and a PEG graphics card?
It is possible that I'm just mis-reading the manual.
The main reason I'm looking at the NeoPower is that it is a modular Power supply by Antec. Also, with the extra connectors, it has 4 SATA Power Connectors. I currently have 4 SATA hard drives. I also like the idea of actually being able to provide the 3.3V lines for the "next-generation" SATA drives. If anyone has any other reccomendations, I'd be interested in hearing them, but I don't want this to be another "Which PSU should I get" thread.
EDIT: Whoops, should have searched a little while longer:
Just found this review which states "+12V1 line feeds only the main 2x12V connector" which I assume means the main ATX power connector. That said, is 15A enough for 4+HDDs, 2x Optical Drives, and a PEG graphics card?
