ok so I just ordered 4 Vero 18s, 2 3000k and 2 4000k both 80cri. Now I want to get the most I can from them and I know the nominal mah is 1050 and 2100 being the max and the MW HLG-185H-C1050A could power them with room to add 2 more cobs in the future. The problem is that I may not be able to add any others and want to get the most I can out of the 4 I will have. I'm also looking to light a 2x2.5 ft area and at 1050 I would only be getting 24w a sqft.
So besides being less efficient is there any real reason I shouldn't get the HLG-185H-C1400A and get just over 160w of total power out the these 4 cobs and give myself roughly 32w a sqft. Yes I know with cobs its best to run them at lower mah but with my current situation and the cost of the chips and drivers thats not really an option for me at this time. Im already pushing my budget with the 4 cobs, the driver, the heatsinks and other building supplies,so the other 2 cobs aren't an option but getting roughly 40w extra out of the driver for the same price as the 1050 is my best bet. I also know that the extra power does produce extra lumens so its not just wasted energy, its just not as efficient lm/w as the lower mah. I also know that they can handle up to 2100 mah so the 1400 shouldn't be an issue so I should be fine with the 1400 right?