Hmm, I just noticed something, well somewhat unexpected with their moving from first to second generation on the X-Connect. (I got a first gen).
Here are the product specs:
X-Connect first gen (which I have):
total power: 500 watt
+3.3v: 28a
+5v: 30a
+12v: 34a
-12v: .8a
-5v: .3v
-5vsb 2.0a
Now looking at the second generation, there's an additional amp total on the +12v by adding them together (same looking at the specs for Sazar's suggested power supply). But the specs for X2 fall as:
total power: 550 watt
+3.3V: 25A
+5V: 30A
+12V: 17A
+12V: 18A
-12V: 0.8A
-5V: -
+5VSB: 2.5A
Alright, comparing the numbers from mlakrid's link, to what's printed on my PSU box from the 1st gen X-Connect, anyone else scratching there head? Here's the list of changes in specs:
- second gen is rated at 50 watts higher
- second gen has 3a
less on the +3.3v rail
- +5v rail shows identical ratings
- +12v rails are split though total at 17a + 18a = 35a My 500w X Connect has 34a on 1 rail
- the newer gen has an additional .5a of +5vsb power
Hmm...
On the surface, and this goes for both mlakrid and Sazar; there might be a question with the 2 rails (given 1 rail is 17a, which falls slightly below the recomendation for an A64) on how this power is distributed. That, admittedly would take some more research on my part. Is the available power additive before it is distributed to the devices requiring? Or is the power split with some connectors drawing from 1 12v rail, and other connectors drawing from the other? If so, which draws from what? I'd have to look more at their setup to say for sure.
But all said, I find the side by side comparison of the X Connect which I own, and the X Connect gen 2 which mlakrid's link points to, to present a bit of an interesting change on the part of the manufacturer...