Power Supply – connects to an AC outlet and provides power to the components of the computer

through a gaggle of DC connectors.

AC – is connected through a standard CEE three-pronged power, which is used with almost all PCs,
including Macs, some laptop power supplies, and many other devices, computer related and otherwise.

DC Power output connectors – vary somewhat between AT, ATX and proprietary form factors. While
the disk drive connectors are all the same. The motherboard connectors are different and incompatible
between major form facors.

CEE 3-prong AC Power Cord (third prong)

AVR – Automatic Voltage Regulator

UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supply

Third Prong – it will prevent the users from any electrical shock while using equipment.

AT Power Supply

P8/P9 Power Connector – AT Power Connector

ATX Power Supply

P1 Power Connector for ATX Power supply

• 20 Pin Power Connector

• 24 Pin Power Connector

Molex Connector – Drives / IDE HDD

Mini Connector – Floppy Disk Drive

SATA Power Connector – SATA HDD, SATA Optical Drive

P4 Power Connector – 12 Volts Connector

8 Pin power connector

6 Pin PCI Express Power Connector

8 Pin PCI Express Power Connector

Determining Power Supply Power Requirements

• Number of drives
• Processor
• Number of expansion cards
Proprietary Power Supply

• Power Socket Male – Power Cord

• Power Socket Female – CRT Monitor
• Power Switch – ON and Off I/O
• Input Voltage Selector

Diagnosing Power Supply Problems

Symptoms of failed Power supply

• Loud noise
• Smell something burning
• See smoke
• Computer won’t power on

Disconnect the power immediately

Smoke – ventilate the room, it is toxic

Unusual noises – power supply fan

Reason for Unusual noise of PSU fan

• Dust – clean PSU fan by compressed air

• Broken Fan Blade

Smell Something Burning

Always check the voltage switch

Testing Power Supply

• Voltmeter
• Analog tester
• Digital Tester
• ATX power supply tester
• Paper Clip

True Rated Power Supply

• High and Components/ Materials

• High Quality
• Overvoltage Protection
• Leading Technology for highest efficiency
• Efficient in energy consumption
• More save in electric bill

Advisable in Heavy use:

• Heavy games
 • Overclocking
• Rendering

Generic Power supply

• Low or cheap components/ materials

Not advisable in heavy use

Available in:

• Office
• Home
• Light Gaming

Example of True Rated Power supply

• 80 Plus
• 80 Plus Bronze
• 80 Plus Silver
• 80 Plus Gold
• 80 Plus Platinum
• 80 Plus Titanium