in the description it suggests a 12v current rating of 26 amps or more, but the psu i plan to get is only rated at 24, will it still work properly?|||The suggested current rating generally assumes a quad-core CPU, two hard drives, and makes worst-case assumptions about things like how much power your motherboard draws. If you have a low-end motherboard, dual-core CPU, aren't overclocking, and only have one hard drive and one CD/DVD drive, you'll probably be way under 26A.
However, by modern standards, a 12V 24A supply is really pathetic. You'll probably significantly reduce the life of your power supply because you will be so close to its maximum load.
Is it a high-quality major brand power supply? Those can usually take their full rated load 24 hours a day for years. But cheapo off-brand power supplies often can't even really supply their rated load continuously. (They may test in a 68 degree room for an hour, for example. Then when your room hits 76 degrees, ...)|||It may damage the power supply, it is going to drag the machine's 12v line down a bit. For what they cost get a new supply.
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