Power supplies

[phucng_10]

I don't think they all have the same AMP ratings.

 

[peterhuang913]

do all 500watt psu's have the same amp ratings?

Each PSU is different. One with 30A on +12 can only be 300w while one with 20A on +12 can be 600W. This is because the other amps add in to the wattage. So you much check the amps.

 

[phucng_10]

So you MUST check the AMPs.

 

[BonKerz]

where can i check the amps for my powersupply? I have a 500w Dynex psu

 

[peterhuang913]

theres a label on the side of the psu

 

[BonKerz]

what am i looking for? 12v2? on the side it says 12v2=18a

 

[peterhuang913]

all the 12's

 

[BonKerz]

12v1 -16a and 12v2 -18a

 

[peterhuang913]

that 34a total, but the brand scares me

 

[phucng_10]

It seems like that PSU is going to blow up any minute. *runs to corner*