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Old 07-23-2007, 11:58 PM   #9 (permalink)
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The higher efficiency the better. If a gfx card needs 100w of power: 65% efficiency = 154w drawn from the outlet but 80% efficiency = 125w drawn from the wall. This means that less heat is produced and less power is wasted when the PSU converts voltages.
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My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V.
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