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Why does a computer use 12V?

Updated: 11/8/2022
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The input power of a computer Power Supply is usually 110-240VAC. The power supply usually transforms the input voltage into 3.3V, 5V, and 12V...all in DC. Different components require different voltage...either (1)ONE of a combination of these. 12V is one output voltage of the PSU(Power Supply)

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