About PC Power Supplies

[BrynF_UK]

Say if you were to get an 800W power supply unit - but only needed a 650W would it do any damage to have an 800W?

 

[lhuser]

No, it will just not be used to it's maximum.

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

Say if you were to get an 800W power supply unit - but only needed a 650W would it do any damage to have an 800W?

Nope, no damage.

 

[ssc456]

jus to confirm what every1 is saying it wont damage anything but 1 thing i wil suggest is instead of getting a 800 Watt cheap PSU get a 600 Watt decent branded PSU

 

[lhuser]

Let's speak that cheap PSUs are sh!t PSUs. I doubt a cheap PSU is at 800W now.

 

[Istonian]

Try to also get a psu with dual 12v railings.

EDIT: Listen to the wise lhuser. He is right.

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

Let's speak that cheap PSUs are sh!t PSUs. I doubt a cheap PSU is at 800W now.

No, but they'll claim their 800 watts

 

[lhuser]

They claim everything. I can go to the store, buy a 500W PSU for 15 bucks, bring it home, randomly create a name and logo, then stick the sticker with amps and stuff saying 800W...that's how it works.

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

They claim everything. I can go to the store, buy a 500W PSU for 15 bucks, bring it home, randomly create a name and logo, then stick the sticker with amps and stuff saying 800W...that's how it works.

Wait till you see somewhere like Chinatown in Toronto. Shady computer parts everywhere.

 

[lhuser]

Of course! They're cheaply made.