burningrave101
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Table of Contents
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I. Definition of a Power Supply
II. The Power Supply
III. Power Supply Functions and Signals
IX. Increased Efficiency Saves Energy
X. Stable Voltages
XI. Quiet Operation Thanks To Regulated Fan
XII. Overloading Cables
XIII. Common PSU Questions
XIV. Recommended PSU Manufacturers
UPDATED: April 20th 2004
MORE TO COME!!!!
UPS and External Power Sources
Power Supply Reviews
PSU sleeving guides
Sourge Protectors
And MORE
If you have any good links or info you want me to add, PM me or if you want to add them yourself feel free.
Credits: Please Note that most all information in this FAQ is derived from reputable resources and all credit for the information supplied should be given to them. Links are provided at the end of each section to show where the information was gathered.
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I. Definition of a Power Supply
II. The Power Supply
III. Power Supply Functions and Signals
- AC-DC Voltage Conversion
- Standard Output Voltages
- Power Good Signal
- Soft Power (Power On and 5V Standby Signals)
- Additional Power Signals
- Case and Cover
- Power Cord and Power Pass-Through
- Power Switch
- External Voltage Selector Switch
- Power Conversion Circuitry
- Motherboard Power Connectors
- Drive Power Connectors
- Power Supply Fan
- Power Supply Fuse
- PC/XT Form Factor
- AT Form Factor
- Baby AT Form Factor
- LPX Form Factor
- ATX (NLX) Form Factor
- SFX Form Factor
- WTX Form Factor
- Output Power
- System Power Requirements
- Peak vs. Continuous Power
- Redundant Power Supplies
- Power Supply Loading
- Physical Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Input Voltage Requirements and Tolerances
- Output Specifications
- Electrical Characteristics
- General Quality Specifications
- Certifications
IX. Increased Efficiency Saves Energy
X. Stable Voltages
XI. Quiet Operation Thanks To Regulated Fan
XII. Overloading Cables
XIII. Common PSU Questions
XIV. Recommended PSU Manufacturers
UPDATED: April 20th 2004
MORE TO COME!!!!
UPS and External Power Sources
Power Supply Reviews
PSU sleeving guides
Sourge Protectors
And MORE
If you have any good links or info you want me to add, PM me or if you want to add them yourself feel free.
Credits: Please Note that most all information in this FAQ is derived from reputable resources and all credit for the information supplied should be given to them. Links are provided at the end of each section to show where the information was gathered.