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Old 12-01-2017, 09:54 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
I'd get something to measure power consumption and go from there. PSU efficiency has a lot to do with buying one rated near the actual loads it will be supplying. Buying a 1000W PSU with 85% efficiency rating will not get 85% efficiency if the load is 50 watts.
I agree, and I have a couple kill a watts. I'll definitely be measuring the load once I get the new system up and running.
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