Power and Your PC

jmke · 14th January 2005, 15:53

Quote: "A computer system is only as strong as its weakest feature, and many times that distinction falls on the power supply and related components. By choosing a quality power supply, surge protector, and perhaps a UPS, one can make sure that they have adequately strong and stable power to keep their system running now, as well as down the road when upgrades may increase the demand on their system."

http://www.bigbruin.com/techtip.php?file=004

Sidney · 14th January 2005, 20:31

I know my PC and I know the "power".
The problem is what do we do about manufacturers screwing customers with below standard power supplies; and power supplies that are NOT delivering the labeled outputs.

14th January 2005, 15:53	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	Power and Your PC Quote: "A computer system is only as strong as its weakest feature, and many times that distinction falls on the power supply and related components. By choosing a quality power supply, surge protector, and perhaps a UPS, one can make sure that they have adequately strong and stable power to keep their system running now, as well as down the road when upgrades may increase the demand on their system." http://www.bigbruin.com/techtip.php?file=004 __________________

14th January 2005, 20:31	#2
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	I know my PC and I know the "power". The problem is what do we do about manufacturers screwing customers with below standard power supplies; and power supplies that are NOT delivering the labeled outputs. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II