Hardware Resources
Power Supplies
How Much Power Do You Need?
| Component |
Requirement |
| Motherboard |
50W - 150W |
| Processor |
80W - 140W |
| RAM |
15W per 1GB |
| Hard Drive |
15W - 30W |
| DVD/CD |
20W - 30W |
| AGP Video Card |
30W - 50W |
| PCI Express Video |
100W - 250W |
| Average PCI Card |
5W - 10W |
| Case/CPU Fans |
3W (ea.) |
For overall power supply wattage, add the requirement for each device in your system, then multiply by 1.5.
(The multiplier takes into account that today's systems draw disproportionally on the +12V output. Furthermore, power supplies are more efficient and reliable when loaded to 30% - 70% of maximum capacity.) |
GUIDE TO COMPUTER POWER SUPPLIES
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Your guide to computer (PC) power supply: types and connector pinouts. Find ATX schematic diagrams, theory of operation, wiring, repair guides and other online info and resources for DIY projects.
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