Power supplies are a frequently misunderstood—and overlooked—PC component. Many users choose a PC power supply based on total wattage alone, assuming that higher is always synonymous with better.

The venerable ATX standard was developed in 1995 by Intel, as an attempt to standardize what had until then been a PC ecosystem formed around the IBM AT PC’s legacy. The preceding AT form factor was ...

Intel’s latest power play isn’t about toppling AMD, but about energy efficiency. The company’s new ATX12VO power supply standard is designed to help desktop PCs meet increasingly stringent government ...

Useful for electronics hobbyists, this linear workbench desktop power supply circuit converts a high input voltage (12V) from the SMPS of a PC into low output voltage (1.25 to 9 volts). An adjustable ...

A PC power supply won’t boost your frame rate, but it will make sure everything in your PC is safe, secure, and running efficiently. A bad PSU risks system crashes at stock settings – nevermind ...

So you have tested everything from the motherboard to the floppy drive. Still having problems? Have you tried testing the power supply? This Daily Drill Down by Faithe Wempen gives you the scoop on ...

Though people rarely think too much about their computer power supplies, it plays the most vital role in day-to-day operation. Power supplies are generically rated by the amount of wattage they can ...

Sure, it's what turns your PC on and keeps it running through all those spreadsheet marathons and fantasy fragfests. But beyond startup and shutdown time, your desktop's power supply unit (PSU) ...

What is the best power supply for a gaming PC? A quality power supply can make an enormous difference to the ease of use of your machine. The Power Supply Unit (PSU) converts electricity from the ...