Do they still make multi rail PSU's?

[Evolution90]

If so does anyone have a list of which ones do use multiple rails?

They are detrimental considering the power requirements of 12v usage on newer components.

[unknownmiscreant]

4 minutes ago, Evolution90 said:

If so does anyone have a list of which ones do use multiple rails?

They are detrimental considering the power requirements of 12v usage on newer components.

I have an old 3 rail 500W supply, and a EVGA 850w G2. Its definitely easier having only one rail, as you don't have to mess around trying to balance the load on the rails, as to get optimal performance out of a multi rail supply, all rails need even loading. 

 

Don't know if companies still make them.

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[comicsansms]

Multi rails are important on higher wattage PSUs, it means that is can will limit the maxium power output on each rails, much higher than what should be off those rails, so you should never come into problems. The reason why it is good to have a limit is due to the fact that if something gets shorted out, it cannot just draw 100% of what your PSU can output, so there is less chances of something dying.

[Zagna]

On Skinflint, of the 389 PSUs listed since 2016, 63 have more than 2 rails and 16 have 3 or more.

I have Bitfenix Whisper M with 3 rails and it's really nice so far

[Evolution90]

5 minutes ago, Comic_Sans_MS said:

Multi rails are important on higher wattage PSUs, it means that is can will limit the maxium power output on each rails, much higher than what should be off those rails, so you should never come into problems. The reason why it is good to have a limit is due to the fact that if something gets shorted out, it cannot just draw 100% of what your PSU can output, so there is less chances of something dying.

Above 1000 watts i assume?

 

My PSU for example is still single rail whilst being capable of a peak output of 1100watts.

 

http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=320&area=en

[comicsansms]

4 minutes ago, Evolution90 said:

Above 1000 watts i assume?

 

My PSU for example is still single rail whilst being capable of a peak output of 1100watts.

 

http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=320&area=en

Higher wattage meaning 650W or higher. It's not essential to have a multi rail, but I reckon it is good to have, they are usually setup so you don't have to work out what cables you have to use and where.