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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: PSU Sticky |
| dhanson865 |
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Posted: 05 Sep 2007, 23:36
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| Just a little update since this thread hasn't seen much action. If SilentPCReview doesn't impress you Jonny Guru is considered one of the top reviewers of PC Power Supplies. I still highly recommend SPCR but Jonny is an excellent 2nd source. The thread below is his recommended list for those that wi... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: PSU Sticky |
| dhanson865 |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2007, 18:58
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| To give you an idea of real power usage: I got an APC UPS at compUSA for about $25 apparently someone got one for $10 US on sale once. http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=312016&pfp=BROWSE9&pfp=cat3 is it. 325 VA, 185 Watts max Admittedly it won't keep a monitor and all the... |
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Forum: Hardware Discussions Topic: PSU Sticky |
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Posted: 05 Nov 2006, 19:01
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| Bear in mind efficiency ratings too. Say your PSU is a 400w job, and your PC theoretically draws 380w at full load. You'd think that would be fine, right? The PSU would have to be >95% efficient for that to be true. Most of the good ones only hover around the 85% mark, so the max it can really give... |
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