soarwitheagles
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Ok,
I have been reading a lot about various efficiency ratings and I have a question before I re-assemble a new security rig. First the juicy details:
I believe my security system/rig will draw approximately 90-150 watts 24/7 every day of the year.
I keep reading data that indicates 50% load is the ideal load for efficiency. Is this true? If it is, then maybe I need to look for an even lower rated PSU...
I have a 400 Watt Bronze rated PSU [my system would draw approx. 30%].
I have a 660 Watt Platinum rated PSU [my system would draw approx. 10%].
Which PSU would use least amount of watts and be the most efficient?
Please provide some real life benchmarks to prove your answer if possible.
Thanks,
Soar
I have been reading a lot about various efficiency ratings and I have a question before I re-assemble a new security rig. First the juicy details:
I believe my security system/rig will draw approximately 90-150 watts 24/7 every day of the year.
I keep reading data that indicates 50% load is the ideal load for efficiency. Is this true? If it is, then maybe I need to look for an even lower rated PSU...
I have a 400 Watt Bronze rated PSU [my system would draw approx. 30%].
I have a 660 Watt Platinum rated PSU [my system would draw approx. 10%].
Which PSU would use least amount of watts and be the most efficient?
Please provide some real life benchmarks to prove your answer if possible.
Thanks,
Soar
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