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Is the power supply to the computer the only place a power problem can occur?
Can a computer work without a power supply? No, you cannot start up a PC without a power supply of some sort. How do I know if my power supply is faul...
Why would power run to your computer's fan but nothing else?
Should a PC power supply fan run all the time? No, often the PSU fan will not run unless it is required to cool the PSU. Do fans get power from the mo...
Can you upgrade your processor and power supply?
Do I need to upgrade my power supply if I upgrade my CPU? While old power supplies might still work, it could be because your old PC hardware didn't n...
What provides the basic cooling for a PC?
What is the purpose of the PSU? The purpose of a mains power supply is to convert the power delivered to its input by the sinusoidally alternating mai...
Is coolmax a good psu brand?
Are cheap PSU that bad? IMO, it's all about the quality of the components used. More expensive units from reputable companies tend to use higher quali...
What would cause a power surge to fry the computer in a 95 cutlass supreme?
Can a power surge fry a computer? Electricity doesn't always behave itself. Sometimes a power surge can fry a piece of your computer, rendering it use...
Why would the computer not restart with the power button for 15 minutes after properly shutting down but restart with no problem using the restart option?
Is it bad to restart computer with power button? Just press the power button and hold it down. After a few seconds, the power will be cut to your comp...
What to do to avoid losing all of your files in a blackout?
What are you going to do to prevent the data lost in case of blackout and the computer has not back up power? Installing an uninterruptible power supp...
Full form of computer smps?
What is the function of SMPS? SMPS is the abbreviation of switching mode power supply, a kind of high-frequency power conversion device and a power su...
How do you shut off the suspend mode on Windows?
How do I turn off Windows 10 suspend mode? To turn off sleep mode on a Windows 10 PC, go to Settings > System > Power & sleep. Then select t...
Where is the best place to look for help if a computer won't turn on?
When I press the power button on my computer nothing happens? If you're still getting absolutely nothing when you press the power button, look to see ...
Where can one purchase a Dell power supplies?
Are Dell power supplies good? It's been said, but Dell PSUs can vary in quality, but generally decent enough. Their workstation PSUs are usually good ...