I need a list of the power consumption (in watts) of
as many as possible processors (though mainly the new processors) is there an internetpage that has such a list?
I'm also interested in how much watts an ATX-mainboard, RAM,
DVD-burner and HDD in general need (approximately)?
And does a 400 W power supply always consume 400 W,
or only if the parts need that much?
2007-01-07 12:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by crystal 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The rating of a power supply (400 Watts for example) is the maximum peak power the computer can draw from it. This is what the power supply is capable of, not what it consumes.
You can find processor specs for Intel and AMD on their homepages. www.intel.com and www.amd.com.
Generally a 250-300 W power supply is sufficient for most computers. However, you have to check on the system requirements of whatever mainboard you purchase. Each one is different. You also have to include additional power if you will be using a beefy video adapter.
Most optical drives only use a few watts.
2007-01-07 12:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 07:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by gilbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its demand-based ...if the pc is on and idle it will have a certain wattage draw ... maybe 150 ... if u run a game and u have a highend videocard then it can draw upwards to 5-600 ... i'd say an average well-equipped pc needs about a 400watt supply ... overclocking with 4 harddrives in raid and a sli video settup u would need 600+
2007-01-07 12:26:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your PSU is generic brand, then you can equate it to 320W or so. If your psu is a good name brand such as antec, you pretty much get close to 400w. 400 W is plenty most destop computer. You computer uses whatever wattage is necessary, not all 400 W.
2007-01-07 12:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by croff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the byoc section at pc world, or tom's harware guide lot's of info there
2007-01-07 12:26:50 · answer #5 · answered by lowrider6204 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋