When you built your desktop PC, you probably didn't think about the power it uses other than making sure your power supply was up to the job of handling all your components. But, power consumption is ...

PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

Even when your PC is doing nothing, it’s still using more power than you might think. Idle draw contributes to higher temperatures, louder fans, and unnecessary strain on your components. In an effort ...

1] Does the PSU fan spin on startup? Some users reported that their Power Supply Unit fan spins on startup but stops after some time. Others reported that the PSU fan does not spin even on startup.

It has been a few days since we covered some power supply shenanigans, which was a story that got us all fired up for a much-needed refresher on PSU purchasing strategies. Processors, graphics cards, ...

A computer that refuses to start is one of the most frustrating technical problems, whether it's a desktop PC or a laptop. This issue can arise from simple power interruptions, loose connections, or ...

One of the more interesting ideas that has been floating around the world of gaming PCs in the last few years is the concept of back-connect motherboards. The principle of these systems is that ...

At Computex 2024, the veteran DIY brand showed off a new Edge family of PC power supplies with a design like we've never seen. Plus: The best-groomed AIO coolers ever? I have been a technology ...

The circuit of power supply for PC works with a mains voltage of 230VAC to produce an output of 13.8V at 5A due to rectification. This project came upon the modification of a PC switch mode power ...

It's something I only recently started to notice: when plugged into any of the USB ports on my PC, a Pixel 8 Pro charges barely or not at all. It would take over 24 hours to charge it from scratch. I ...