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Old 05-26-2007, 06:45 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How Much Is Too Much?

Hey guys, I thought this was an interesting read, on how having giant PSUs...like those 1k+W PSUs, have an effect, on the electric current, running through our homes.
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Old 05-26-2007, 08:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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ya plus u notice a major electric bill
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ya haha just add on to the bill haha not good
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Yeah this is why I went with a nice solid PSU with a high efficiency rating.

My thermaltake toughpower has over 85% efficiency...and some of the more powerful ones are nearly 90% efficient.
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