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Author Topic: Is it the power supply on the computer or is it the computer components which determine energy useage?  (Read 194 times)
chris
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« on: June 24, 2011, 07:55:31 PM »

I'm wondering if buying a power supply with a greater wattage rating affects the energy used. So, does buying a higher wattage power supply result in an increase of my electricity bill even if the computer components kept the same, thus drawing the same amount of power?
THANKS!!!!! I was going to buy a antec 520W for $55 which was cutting it close with a Phenom II x4 965 + HD Radeon 6870. But I've found a killer deal on newegg for an Antec Earthwatts 750W for $65 with a sale + combo deal.

thanks Cheesy
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stevetiger
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 02:33:25 AM »

no the amount of the power supple only determine the capacitate in which your PC components have to run. your PC will never take more power then required by the component use.
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bazzer555
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2011, 05:44:58 PM »

power usage is determined by the components of your system; they take what they need. if you buy a new psu, a big consideration is the efficiency of the unit. low-end (quality-wise) psu's are inefficient and waste power by turning it into heat. i suggest a true 80+ percent unit. these are expensive, so don't buy wasted capacity for your system. a good example should give you a 5-year guarantee.
so, in  the end, you may end up using less electricity!!!
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George_H
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« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2011, 02:14:10 AM »

Your computer components only "draw" what power they need to operate efficiently. The PSU only needs to ABLE to supply sufficient power...for instance you buy a 1000W PSU but all your components combined only "draw" 500W then your PSU supplies those 500W and has the "potential" of much more...but your not "using" it so your Electric bill will only reflect that 500W drawn.
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