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How do I decide what type of power supply I need when I'm building a desktop PC?
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∙ 14y ago
Power supply is dictated by your motherboard, simply get the power supply which matches the motherboards pin configuration.
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Can a Desktop Power Supply be converted to power a laptop?
lol no
Is there a difference between Laptop Power supply and Desktop power suppply?
Laptop power supply provides a much lower watt output compared to desktop because its powering a smaller and more energy efficient device. Do not try mixing them
Is there a fuse in the pwer supply?
No... The power supply is simply a battery in the back of the laptop. But if you use a Desktop it is like any other power source.
How long will my desktop computer stay running on just dc power supply alone?
Your computer can run as long as there is a power supply. As long as the power is on you should have no problem
Is it Normal For Gateway Desktop 300w Power supply to turn on automatically when plugged into power source?
Yes, that is normal.
Why do you need a huge power supply for your Desktop?
If you are not doing that much with your desktop a huge power supply is not needed, however for people who use their computer for more than basic things, you will simply need a Motherboard input a Cdrom power cable and a Hard drive cable and you will be fine.
How expensive is it to build a high voltage power supply?
There are many guides on the internet for building a high voltage power supply. The average cost for building one of these power supplies is around $20.
What is PC mani supply?
A PC Main Supply is what gives the computer power to operate, in desktop computers they have to constantly be connected to some type of power outlet. Diagram. Plug socket > Cable > PSU (power supply unit) > Motherboard > power to all components in the computer.
How many watts should you look for in a power supply for desktop?
You need to know what kind of voltage all your computer parts work at. There's not really a general Watt power supply that you should look for.
What is voltage required for desktop?
Desktop computers all come with a power supply that changes the mains voltage in your country's electricity supply to that needed inside the PC. Thus the Voltage used by your PC is the mains voltage in the country where the PC was sold.
Do high-spec desktops need a special power supply?
A good power supply plays a fundamental part in the stability and reliability of desktop computers. Corsair, Seasonic and Antec each manufacture high quality power supplies.
Where are Fuses in desktop computers?
There is at least 1 fuse in the power supply of a computer usually located at the back top of the computer case. If a short occurs in any of the computer hardware, this fuse will blow, preventing damage to the power supply.
