Unfortunately, checking your power supply isn't as easy as other tasks. You can't check it with an app — instead, you'll need to open your PC's case and look at the power supply directly.

For example, an 80 Plus White 500W power supply at 50-percent load would work out to 250W DC power, or 312.5W AC power. You’ll use that latter number (312.5) when tabulating your electricity ...

A power supply needs to run at 80% at an absolute minimum, hence the naming convention. They are tested under 10% (Platinum only), 20%, 50%, and 100% loads with their efficiency ratings ascribed ...

Power supply OEMs such as Corsair generally offer a warranty of around ten years. However, if you're buying used parts, those warranties are unlikely to be transferrable.

A non-modular power supply has all of its interior cables hardwired into the side. Whether you need them or not, you'll get every single cable in a tight bundle attached to the side permanently.

Once upon a time, building yourself a power supply required sourcing all manner of components, from transformers to transistors, knobs, and indicators. These days, everything’s a bit more int… ...

He ended up becoming a physics and IT teacher, but by the late 1990s decided it was time to cut his teeth writing for a long defunct UK tech site. He went on to do the same at Madonion, helping to ...

Though it does highlight, in a roundabout way, the new power supplies Corsair is releasing right now. Including new Shift HXi models: 1000 W, 1200 W, and 1500 W.

Asus Asus has built a function into its ROG STRIX Ampere cards to sense if the PSU is unable to keep up with loads and will blink if there is a power sag. A faltering PSU can experience power ...