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09.09.2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by squeeforever
I was thinking about getting something like this.
Yes, that looks like a single 12v output from what I can see on the label. Usually, if there are dual 12v outputs, the label will show the rating for each output seperately. And the current value looks to be adequate as well.

Also, I would like to point out that there is such a thing as a too good of a deal. Most of the units with dual fans and such maybe just a gimmick. After all, the extra "stuff" is taking space away from beefy components. For example, take a look at the difference between the guts of two power supplies here. PC Power and Cooling is the king of computer PS, and they are pricey to boot. Cheaper power supplies can certainly deliver the required current at 12v, but I tend to "derate" the specs. If the spec says 24A, I would estimate that it is really about 18A. Plus, the cheaper units will have a 12v output that will drop as more current is required. This can be overcome, but takes some work, as we've seen.
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