One relay senses the computer’s on/off switch and triggers the ATX power supply to turn on. The problem is the computer wants to draw a little 12V power all the time. So, in an odd turn of ...

A well-known property of switching mode power supplies (SMPS) like those used in any modern computer is that they ... What would be the point for you to switch to ATX12VO, and would you pick ...

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 ...

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