[Novalug] PSU question

Ed James edjames@greenbelt.com
Fri Jan 18 08:22:04 EST 2008


PSU pros,

    Suppose a computer has a 400 watt PSU, but only uses 100 watts
(peak, as in booting up).  Suppose the PSU is replaced by a similarly
designed PSU but is a 200 watt version.

    Would the computer use the same power, or less?  Basically, is less
power wasted in a smaller PSU that's more suitable for a given load?

Ed James



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