The power supply on a computer transforms the alternating current from the wall outlet into a direct current flow that the computer's components can use. Testing the DC voltage output of the power ...

1] Does the PSU fan spin on startup? Some users reported that their Power Supply Unit fan spins on startup but stops after some time. Others reported that the PSU fan does not spin even on startup.

A faulty PSU can cause damage to the motherboard or the components installed on a motherboard. Therefore, it is important to replace it immediately. Here are some signs of a faulty PSU. The fans of ...

Computer power failures can cause people to panic if they don't properly troubleshoot issues. Common problems cause computers to either not power on or to fail before the operating system starts. A ...

Picking out a PC power supply is a lot more challenging than it might seem at a glance. While there are always plenty of reviews of the best processors and top graphics cards, Power supply units (PSUs ...

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 cards, ...

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 ...