If my PC has a 500 watt power supply does that mean I'm drawing 500 watts of power as long as it's plugged in?

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2007-01-29 11:14:38 · 2 answers · asked by T2427537 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware

no it means it is designed to handle the load of a 500 watt power draw without failing

2007-01-29 11:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by BamBam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it will only draw as much power as it needs up to a max of 500 watts

2007-01-29 19:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by D McC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋