Do I have to physically go inside the computer to check the power box or does the switch on the outside mean it is capable of 250w.
This is a followup question.
The video card I want to buy requires 250w.
So I want to know if the 230w specified on the outlet-located on the back of the case means I can turn it on to 230w.
Would that be enough wattage because the card says 250w.
Sorry guys,I am very computer illiterate.
2007-01-20 11:15:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Also,would switching it to 230w blow my electrical outlets if there only running 110w?
2007-01-20 11:19:05 · update #1
Look again very carefully. The choices are most likely 110 and 220 and these probably refer to the incoming voltage from the wall to the power supply. I don't think that this will change the wattage that your PS will handle, but be careful.
2007-01-20 11:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are confusing the VOLTAGE input with the POWER OUTPUT. The voltage is what comes out from the outlet (110v in North America, 220-230v in Europe.
the switch will change the voltage input for the power supply on your computer. The output will not change.
this should be listed on the back of the power supply, or on a label attached to the side on it (you will need to look inside the computer for it. If you have a computer tower, you should have, as a minimum, a 250 watt power supply, but it could be as high as 400 watt.
If you change this to 220v and plug it into a 110v outlet, then you will most likely fry the power supply and may cook the computer's other components, if the power supply can't stop the surge in time.
2007-01-20 16:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Daremo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The switch on the back is for selecting the input voltage from the wall. If you're in europe you would set it to 230, if you're in north america, leave it at 110. This is a reading of VOLTAGE, not WATTAGE.
You need to look at the side of the power supply to determine it's max wattage. The max wattage is usually part of the power supply's model #. So, if you see something like AC-420ATX, you are very likely looking at a 420Watt power supply.
If you are unsure, have a technician check it out otherwise you may do damage to the hardware.
2007-01-20 11:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by mikedonovan42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are confusing the values. It's not 110 or 230w (watts), it's 110v or 230v (volts). The red switch is to make your computer compatible with 230 volt power systems oversees.
There should be additional information that states the actual wattage. Most power supplies are 250 watts or greater.
The card itself does not use 250 watts, this value is the recommended value so that the computer and video adapter combined will have enough power.
2007-01-20 11:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That switch is for using the computer in countries overseas which have that power. Don't switch yours, In answer to your original question about your power supply, Most newer computers come with at least a 250 watt power supply. But to be sure without opening up the box just call the manufacturer and ask them the specs.
2007-01-20 11:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Roadman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That switch is only for switching from 110Vac to 230Vac. Switching it to 230 says you are plugged into a 220Vac outlet. It has nothing to do with the Wattage that ths PSU will provide.
On the power supply it will have a label that states what the PSU Wattage is.
Good Luck
2007-01-20 11:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ernie B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off, are u sure about the recommendations on the video card u purchased. to answer your question, the red switch means you will be able to use your computer in areas that put out 220w of electricity. i am not sure if it will work over the recommended watts. also, if u are living in america, the recommended electrical output is 110w-120w. so if u were to switch the red button, you will screw up your comp...
2007-01-20 11:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by omoale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
110 volts is for american power, 220volts is for europe. To find out the wattage, open the computer case and look at the sticker on the powersupply itself. It will state the wattage.
2007-01-20 11:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 11:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by riesgo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋