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Power supply wattage?
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:11 am
by MagicalMushroom
Yeah so I got a corsair HX1000W power supply. But the components i use in my system probably only take up like 650 watts.I got the 1000 watt power supply for future upgrades like sli. So does the extra 350 watts still end up being used for no reason and show up on my electric bill?
Re: Power supply wattage?
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:12 am
by Sparky
I don't think so. I belive the 1000w number is what it's capable of supporting but I could be wrong. I know the 750w in my signature is currently drawing 160w @ 120v according to my APC battery backup display.
Re: Power supply wattage?
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:55 pm
by InspectahACE
No it wont show yup..it will only use what your system pulls..my whole rig only pulls 650 tops with SLI going in a game
Re: Power supply wattage?
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:08 am
by hercules71185
isn't that what the 80% efficient thing means?
If you use 350watts you are using like 450 max from the wall.