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Can a power supply be too powerful for a desktop computer?
Betamax95
Simply put, no it can't but getting a more powerful one then you need is a complete waste of money. (I'm thinking about watts)
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What kind of user requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer called a workstation?
Another category of user, called a power user, requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a workstation.
What provides power to the internal components of the computer?
In the case of a desktop computer a power supply that in turn plugs into a household outlet provides power to the internal components of the computer. In the case of a laptop or tablet a battery provides power.
What type of computer is likely to use SO-DIMMs have an internal power supply and use a desktop processor socket?
A laptop.
When do you need to replace the computer power supply?
When your computer will not power on. When the cooling fan of the power supply has failed. When the amount of hardware in use in your case exceeds the power capability of your power supply.
What if your power supply for your emach desktop has a bad -5v the other voltages are ok will it damage your computer if you use it anyway -5v line goes to the main board?
Yes
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
What kind of user requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer called a workstation?
Another category of user, called a power user, requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a workstation.
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.
What is a power supply?
A power supply gives electrical power to all the components and parts of the computer. The power supply consists on several wires that connect to specific parts of the computer. Examples are the IDE/SATA CD/DVD Drive, IDE/SATA Hard Disk Drive, the motherboard, etc. Power supplies are only a computer part in a desktop computer, NOT a laptop computer.
What provides power to the internal components of the computer?
In the case of a desktop computer a power supply that in turn plugs into a household outlet provides power to the internal components of the computer. In the case of a laptop or tablet a battery provides power.
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.
What type of computer is likely to use SO-DIMMs have an internal power supply and use a desktop processor socket?
A laptop.
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.
Can a Desktop Power Supply be converted to power a laptop?
lol no
Does a desktop processor use more or less power th an a laptop processor of the same?
If the same processor is installed on both a laptop and a desktop, then the each of the processors will use the same amount of power. But, usually, in computer companies don't put more powerful desktop processors into their laptops, they usually use a less powerful processor, which would less power than the average desktop processor.
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 power supply?
If it is a computer power supply it is the box that gives the computer its power from the outlet.
