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title: Megadrive MDP-10kW vs MDP-3kW
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# Megadrive MDP-10kW vs MDP-3kW

Mega Drive is currently available in two power supply levels. The 10 kilowatt model generates 10,000 watts and can  power up to 27 of their linear fixtures from a single power supply. The 3 kilowatt model generates 3,000 watts and can power up to eight fixtures, providing greater flexibility for smaller setups.

This smaller model is ideal for filling in rows or accommodating smaller grow operations, including tent grows with several lights. Both models offer the advantages of Mega Drive, such as removing electronics from the grow room, dual spectrum control, and more robust electronics, ensuring better performance and longevity.

The below tables show the minimum and maximum number of fixtures supported by each type of MegaDrive:

**MDP-10KW:**

|  | **MDP TYPE** | **MDL-400** | **MDV-400** | **MDV-600** | **MDV-800** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **MAXIMUM** | **MDP-10KW or MDP-10KW-L** | **27** | **27** | **16** | **12** |
| **MINIMUM** | **MDP-10KW** | **16** | **16** | **10** | **8** |
| **MINIMUM** | **MDP-10KW-L** | **11** | **11** | **7** | **6** |

                                                                                                             

**MDP-3KW:**

|  | **MDL-400** | **MDV-400** | **MDV-600** | **MDV-800** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Maximum** | **8** | **8** | **5** | **4** |
| **Minimum** | **4** | **4** | **3** | **2** |

 

                                                           

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