If Intel’s TDP figures aren’t actual power consumption figures, how do I go about sizing a PSU?

  • Former-Brilliant-177@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    A bigger one won’t use any more power than a smaller one and are generally more efficient. Platinum is more efficient than Gold, which in turn is more efficient than Bronze.

    Graphics cards really suck up power. Allow for the number of disk drives to have too.