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 ...

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 ...

Dubbed the ATX Version 3.0 Multi-Rail Power Supply Design Guide, it brings into focus guidelines for “power excursions” to make sure high-power GPUs don’t crash your PC, adds a new GPU power ...

Building a computer is expensive, so trying to save a few bucks is understandable, but a power supply isn't the place to do so. Beyond the benefits of modular cables, a poorly built PSU can put ...

If you want to test the Power Supply Unit (PSU) of your Windows computer, use one of the methods mentioned in this post.

Since homo sapiens began to walk upright, PC power supplies have used pretty much the same layout. The power cable from the wall goes in one side, and the connectors are on the other side, facing ...

The power supply is a crucial component in your PC, but it can be a little confusing. Here's how to pick the best one for your needs.

Power input and output on the ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4SR, an ATX12VO mainboard. (Credit: Anandtech) In the ATX12VO standard, the -12 V, 5 V, 5 VSB (standby) and 3.3 V rails are deleted.

To streamline cable management, Lian Li designed the Edge PSU with a shelf where modular PC connectors can be hooked up more easily, even after the PSU is installed on the PC. The unique design ...

We previously wrote about Gigabyte’s UD1000GM power supply. It includes a 12-pin connector with the extra four signalling pins, but we note that it supports ATX 2.31 only.