I'm looking into buying a new graphics card but I don't know how many watts my computer currently uses.
I looked on the back of the tower and the sticker said this:
"Raiting 100-127/200-240V ~, 6A/3A, 50/60Hz". Could someone explain to me what all this means? And can this be used to determine the watts my computer uses or would I have to take off the case and peek inside for that information?
2006-12-22 12:42:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Power is computed by multiplying the voltage times the current. In this case, at 120V and 6A you would have 720Watts. But, if you were using 220V from your wall socket, it would be 220V times 3A.
2006-12-22 12:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by drhowarddrfine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 100-127 is referring to the 110 voltage you have at you recepticals in you house. The 200-240 is an option that if needed, you could run that voltage into the power supply in your computer and still have the correct amount going to your devices. Your computer is set to the first, 120 range. The second set of numbers are referring to the amperage draw at maximun power for that voltage. For the 120 voltage you're are using, 6A (amps) is the current draw. This only tells you how much power is required to run your power supply and not what the power supply is rated for on output. There will be a sticker on the inside of the computer where the power cord hooks up that will tell you it's rated watts.
2006-12-22 12:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by mmoorenatas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the sophistication of a power supply, standard electronics equations cannot be used. Most computer power supplies are switching power supplies and their output power is determined by their operational frequency. Looks like your power supply is about 520W based off of a few I've looked at on www.newegg.com.
Try searching using keywords "Power Supply 6A" and look at the input voltage.
More Information:
The line voltage attached to your house is about 169 volts at peak. The 120 volt factor is the equivalent DC working voltage used by the industry. The 100-127 volt parameter is given when inductive, capacitive, and resistive loads are placed on the house line.
2006-12-22 12:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Amps X Volts that will = Watts
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Hope this helps Spencer
2006-12-22 12:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by spencer2302 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhmmm open up ur workstation and seem on the potential furnish. dnt basically seem al the wattage additionally seem at how many amps you have on the +12v rail. working example mine has 36a on the +12v rail. in case you have under like 20a ur potential furnish sucks. yet in spite of this the previous 6200 does not even prefer a useful potential furnish. a portraits card that previous does not burn up lots potential. i advise cmon dude if did no longer even comprehend which you in all probability could desire to easily stick to pre-outfitted desktops like hp and dell.
2016-10-05 22:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the side off the case, and read the sticker on the side of the PSU
2006-12-22 12:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scroll down on this page and use this tool.
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculator.jsp
2006-12-22 12:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋