T tzuzu100 Reputable Feb 2, 2019 241 0 4,580 Jan 26, 2020 #1 I want to buy/configurate a new PC. How do I know how much Power my PC needs?
richiestang_78 Glorious Mar 3, 2015 5,965 690 46,890 Jan 26, 2020 #2 What do mean by power? If you are talking computational performance that depends on what you plan on using it for. If you are talking electrical power as what power supply wattage you need that depends on what components it will have Upvote 0 Downvote
What do mean by power? If you are talking computational performance that depends on what you plan on using it for. If you are talking electrical power as what power supply wattage you need that depends on what components it will have
lumineZ Honorable Jul 25, 2017 1,803 21 13,165 Jan 26, 2020 #3 Simple answer? Low end computer = 400 - 550 watts Mid-range computer = 550 - 850 watts High end computer = 850 watts and up Or you have to find the wattage on eatch component you want in the system. You also have to think about if you are going to overclock or not. Upvote 0 Downvote
Simple answer? Low end computer = 400 - 550 watts Mid-range computer = 550 - 850 watts High end computer = 850 watts and up Or you have to find the wattage on eatch component you want in the system. You also have to think about if you are going to overclock or not.
araujo.tiago Reputable Sep 25, 2018 44 2 4,545 Jan 26, 2020 #4 There are some tools available online that might help you to estimate the power demand. Here is an example: https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator Upvote 0 Downvote
There are some tools available online that might help you to estimate the power demand. Here is an example: https://outervision.com/power-supply-calculator
Dashman9000 Distinguished May 16, 2009 249 10 18,965 Jan 26, 2020 #5 Here is another power supply calculator....just an fyi from my experience a good 600 w - to 800 w works fine for most applications. https://www.corsair.com/us/en/psufinder Upvote 0 Downvote
Here is another power supply calculator....just an fyi from my experience a good 600 w - to 800 w works fine for most applications. https://www.corsair.com/us/en/psufinder
T tzuzu100 Reputable Feb 2, 2019 241 0 4,580 Jan 26, 2020 #6 thanks, if my PC has 500W, does it use all of it all the time or only when its needed? Upvote 0 Downvote
Archaic59 Polypheme Jan 6, 2015 10,038 648 69,240 Jan 26, 2020 #7 tzuzu100 said: thanks, if my PC has 500W, does it use all of it all the time or only when its needed? Click to expand... The system only draws power as needed regardless of how many watts the PSU is capable of. Upvote 0 Downvote
tzuzu100 said: thanks, if my PC has 500W, does it use all of it all the time or only when its needed? Click to expand... The system only draws power as needed regardless of how many watts the PSU is capable of.