With the ATX standard also came the ATX power supply (PSU), the ... known property of switching mode power supplies (SMPS) like those used in any modern computer is that they’re more efficient ...

The following terms are reproduced with permission from PC Power & Cooling, Inc., Carlsbad, California, a manufacturer of quality power supplies. See glossaries in this encyclopedia. Airflow rated ...

Whether you're building a new PC or upgrading an old one, a power supply is obviously one of the most vital components of all ...

This is, as the name suggests, a 1600 W power supply, which is about the highest wattage a power supply can be on a standard US outlet ... realistic purchases for a PC gamer, however.