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Hardware Tips: Do the Math to Get Your PC All the Power It Needs
Calculate the wattage requirements of your PC's components, and ensure that your power supply can handle the load.
Kirk Steers
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:00 AM PST
Hardware Power Numbers
Determine the overall power requirements of your PC by adding the wattage needs of each individual component, and then tack on a safety buffer of at least 30 percent.
Send your tips and questions to kirk_steers@pcworld.com. We pay $50 for published items. Kirk Steers is a PC World contributing editor.
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