Just got a new Tagan PSU, it has a switch on the back for 12v, saying "split" or "combined". What's this for and when would it be used? Manual doesn't really explain (at least not that I could see)
It will split the 12V rail, either using seperate rails for mobo and drives, or one (beefier) rail for both.
A single rail can be more stable if your not running a system that requires a dual rail
I’m just building a new rig for my son and I also have a Tagan psu with the split combined choice. It is the TG480-U22 model and according to page 17 of the manual it says:
It appears that combined is the one to use not split.Originally Posted by Manual
I am using combined but have I misunderstood or is this correct?
2 x 12v RAILs @ 20A - sounds pretty damn good to me! Thats a nice big 40A on the 12v RAIL!!![]()
A64 + NF4 systems work well with a split 12v RAIL![]()
Current ATX limit 12V rails to 18A I think, which is why to be compliant with the latest standards they have to break the rails down like that (somebody correct me if I'm wrong, I read up on this a while ago now... when I got my PSU). I run mine (2force 530) in split mode.
Thanks everyone, I have now set it to operate in "split" mode.
It does come set to "split" but the manual seems to suggest using it in "combined". Split makes more sense so maybe it's just a mis-print or badly worded?
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Anyway back on topic
manual might suggest combined as its more energy efficient compared to split if what steve says is correct with one rail using 18amps and with the addition of another rail.
correct me if im wrong on this
It doesnt 'use' 18amps, it can supply 18A. slightly different, power output will be the same depending on devices connected (ish)Originally Posted by jonny4288
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