PSU's....

[jtelep]

I am looking to purchase a new PSU and have been eyeing the Hiper brand pretty closely. They've got some really nice looking units and they're not that pricey. However I am trying too understand which is a better rating to have: "Dual + 12V" or "4 x 12V independent rails". I am guessing that having independent rails is better but is there anything necessarily wrong with the "Dual + 12V"? Also what does PFC stand for and why is it important?

Thanks.

 

[JEDIYoda]

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[s44]

The fewer rails, the better.

 

[jonnyGURU]

Originally posted by: s44
The fewer rails, the better.

No. I would rather have four +12V rail rated at 18A each than just two rated at 22A each.

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU

Originally posted by: s44
The fewer rails, the better.

No. I would rather have four +12V rail rated at 18A each than just two rated at 22A each.

And I would rather have one fat 12v rail. 🙂

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU

Originally posted by: s44
The fewer rails, the better.

No. I would rather have four +12V rail rated at 18A each than just two rated at 22A each.

Agreed, 3 and 4 rail designs are pretty flexible.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: jonnyGURU

Originally posted by: s44
The fewer rails, the better.

No. I would rather have four +12V rail rated at 18A each than just two rated at 22A each.

Agreed, 3 and 4 rail designs are pretty flexible.

exactly!!