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How are ATX 12 volt rails organised?

I'm looking at (flex)ATX power supplies, and notice that some have multiple 12 volt rails. For example this 400w one (https://www.fspgroupusa.com/ecommerce/fsp400-60fggba.html) has a maximum capacity ...
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Special Accommodations for External Power Supply [closed]

I am currently working on building a PC and need a power supply. My motherboard is a microATX with 24 pin and 8-pin power supply connections. I am using a microATX case that I had before (not bought ...
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Micro-ATX power supply screw alignment

Most of the MicroATX cases have an offset top-left screw like this: But most of the MicroATX power supplies I'm finding have a rectangular configuration like this: Which is standard? Are there two ...
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How to reduce PSU noise?

I'm in a rather tight spot. I'm building a custom PC that HAS to be a slim mATX supporting case. I found one on microcenter.com. Here's the link: Slim Case It comes with a 275 Watt power supply, ...
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New Power Supply doesn't work with a specific motherboard

I just bought a new power supply Corsair CX430 V2 in order to meet the needs of a new graphics card I hope to install. The motherboard is the micro-ATX form factor Asus P5KPL-AM/PS running a Intel C2D ...
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Can I use an ATX PSU, ATX case and MicroATX motherboard together?

I am building a new PC (my first one) at the moment. I have an ATX PSU and ATX case already, and my budget for new parts is rather limited. The only motherboard in my price range that does what I want ...
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Different sizes of Micro ATX

A Case says it allows for MicroATX, with dimensions 9.6in x 9.6in but a motherboard is MicroATX, with the dimensions 9.6in x 8.8in. Will the motherboard still work with the case? as they are both ...
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