2006-08-03 03:51:07 · 14 answers · asked by gerfuls 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
It is usually printed on the side of the power supply itself. It you are talking about a PC, open the case and look at the power supply. If it is a laptop, look at the converter.
If you don't know how to change the power supply, I recommend that you ask a professional (and I use the word professionally loosely - computer repair is quite easy and a lot of people know how to do it). If you install the power supply incorrectly, you can burn up your mother board.
2006-08-03 03:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the power supply selector tool at PC Power and Cooling. It asks fairly detailed questions about your PC, then recommends a power supply. You don't have to buy from them if you don't want, but the wattage guide is useful.
2006-08-03 04:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by atlas.shrugs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if your simply replacing your power supply, check on the old one for the PSU rating (power supply unit rating) and get another of similar spec
if your building a new one, its quite hard to simply advise you as it all depends on what, and how many, components your going to have in there.
if you get a power supply that is not adequate for all the components, it may/may not start up, and if it does you will most likely receive a lot of errors, and it will basically be an unstable platform, prone to crash's etc
if you really dont know, get one of the more powerful units
2006-08-03 03:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by paul_heilbron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well simple look at the plug head..;;
hahaha ... any thing special about ur computer?
most computer need a 13A power supply in Singapore.
other country have slight differ..
hope this is the answer u want
cheer
2006-08-03 03:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the one that you are using right now, there is a wattage rating/output. Normal is about 300 watts. If you are running more speed, memory you might want to get one that is 500 watts. They are all pretty much the same, but some have different cooling fans and such. Check out www.tigerdirect.com If you have questions, they have answers. hehe
2006-08-03 03:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a think about how many items inside the pc that will need a psu...like cpu,videocard ,optical drives,hard drives then also think about how many items will also take power from outside the pc....generally a 350w psu will be fine but these days you can get even 700w psu if youre drawing heaps of power...go check out thermaltake's website to get a better idea of what you may need
2006-08-03 03:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by panda64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is way too general. If it is a laptop, go to www.IGO.com and click "igo quick solution finder." If it is a desktop, go to radioshack and tell them you need a power cord. The power supply is built-in.
2006-08-03 03:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by Pete El Pirata 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go tot he website for the company that made your computer. You can usually track down information like that there.
2006-08-03 03:55:25 · answer #8 · answered by JCS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on your old power supply for the model # and info so you can compair with the new one !
2006-08-03 03:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u bought ur computer in US, u can directly plug it in. but if u bought ur computer from another country, go check and read the manual dat came with.
2006-08-03 03:55:02 · answer #10 · answered by Deveel Jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋