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MadDogMe · 05-17-2003, 05:17 AM

jtroutma!, Does the Epox mobo use the 12v rail for the CPU?(does it use the extra 2 x 12V, 2 x Earth power plug?. because ATX plugs have only one +12v wire). The Abit NF7 series uses 12v for the CPU instead of the 'traditional' 5v rail. Antec has an independant 12v rail (not tied to 5v as 'usual') with it's own voltage sensing/correction unlike others makes. This could account for the change if your old Ennermax was a half decent wattage...

Antec seem to be the PSU of choice for these new 12v CPU mobos'. I got a 550w TP as well, and am well happy with it...

05-17-2003, 05:17 AM	#117
MadDogMe Thermophile Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Just shut up ;) ... Posts: 1,068	jtroutma!, Does the Epox mobo use the 12v rail for the CPU?(does it use the extra 2 x 12V, 2 x Earth power plug?. because ATX plugs have only one +12v wire). The Abit NF7 series uses 12v for the CPU instead of the 'traditional' 5v rail. Antec has an independant 12v rail (not tied to 5v as 'usual') with it's own voltage sensing/correction unlike others makes. This could account for the change if your old Ennermax was a half decent wattage... Antec seem to be the PSU of choice for these new 12v CPU mobos'. I got a 550w TP as well, and am well happy with it...