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Hi, Please could you explain what a single rail is and if this supply is good enough for a mini itx build with a i7 4790k and a r9 280. Thanks 

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"Rails" is just a way of saying electrical circuits that handle an amount of current flow at some voltage. What power supply are you referring to?

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"Rails" is just a way of saying electrical circuits that handle an amount of current flow at some voltage. What power supply are you referring to?

Thanks and oh sorry I forgot ... http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-silverstone-essential-80plus-bronze-single-rail-1x120mm-atx-psu?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKEAiAgvyxBRDmuviAj67g-XQSJABTLMcHUGnoz9HnntsQXi3O0slgsgfDYbrYnwfHTYxQJFM3RBoCrZPw_wcB

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You should be fine with that unit.

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It's basically marketing BS. The Silverstone Strider Essential 500W is a low-end Sirtec-made unit, with a not particularly strong 12V rail. It can run your system, but I'd want something a little higher quality.

It's not the greatest quality power supply, but if the OP wants something that can run their system without destroying it, it's fine for that. http://www.legitreviews.com/silverstone-strider-essential-strider-plus-500w-power-supply-review_2254

 

@Redfern, are you on a tight budget?

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It's not the greatest quality power supply, but if the OP wants something that can run their system without destroying it, it's fine for that. http://www.legitreviews.com/silverstone-strider-essential-strider-plus-500w-power-supply-review_2254

 

That's a different model in the review. Anyway, as you can see it works, but has subpar component like Su'scon capacitors. I'd pay the extra pound for the Seasonic S12II-520 Bronze.

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That's a different model in the review. Anyway, as you can see it works, but has subpar component like Su'scon capacitors. I'd pay the extra pound for the Seasonic S12II-520 Bronze.

I definitely agree that the Seasonic unit is a much better choice. Jonny's review of it(though it looks different in the review) is pretty favorable: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=185

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It's not the greatest quality power supply, but if the OP wants something that can run their system without destroying it, it's fine for that. http://www.legitreviews.com/silverstone-strider-essential-strider-plus-500w-power-supply-review_2254

 

@Redfern, are you on a tight budget?

Yes for a powersupply I need a SFX form factor and I don't want to pay over £55 really. :D

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