The 80 Plus program (www.80plus.org) is pleased to announce that the first desktop computer power supply has passed the world's toughest energy efficiency specification. Seasonic's model SS-400HT ...

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This results in wasted energy. The 80 Plus ratings are based on how efficiently the power supply manages these power needs, the "80" part of the name referring to a minimum 80 percent power usage.

Test the outlet and surge protector into which the power supply has been plugged. Power off the computer, unplug it from the surge protector, and then unplug the surge protector from the wall ...

A strong, reliable power supply is the heart of a strong, reliable PC. Here's how to replace or install a new power supply in your computer.

When building a custom computer rig, most people put the SMPS power supply inside the computer case. [James] a.k.a [Aibohphobia] a.k.a [fearofpalindromes] turned it inside out, and built the STX160… ...

If you want to know if you can use two Power Supply Units (PSU) in a single computer system then read the information we have provided.

If your computer is behaving strangely or randomly crashing, it can be hard to nail down the culprit. And as much as you don't want to believe it's the problem, testing your power supply should be ...

Uninterruptible power supply buyers guide A surge protector will save your equipment; a UPS will do that and save your work, too—or let your save your game after a blackout.

Modern power supply units (the safe ones!) are usually certified with something called 80 PLUS, also known as 80+. It's a universal efficiency rating that is meant to tell you how well your PSU ...