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Quick Check: power planning
HW205
Module 3: Power Supply Planning
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Check PSU planning basics.
3 questions
50 points
1.
Why are connectors important?
Total PSU wattage is the best substitute for checking cable type and pinout.
Parts need the correct safe plugs and cable paths, not just enough total wattage.
Similar-looking cable ends can be treated as compatible after the system boots.
Connector checks matter mainly when the system has no display adapter.
2.
What does PSU headroom help with?
Normal load, transient spikes, aging margin, and future upgrades.
Momentary GPU spikes, capacitor aging, and later part changes.
Leaving enough margin that connectors, quality, and load behavior still matter.
Running the system below the PSU limits during sustained workloads.
3.
What is safer than buying by wattage number alone?
Choosing the largest wattage even if the unit is unknown.
Using adapters before checking manufacturer guidance.
Checking PSU quality, required connectors, load behavior, and future system needs.
Assuming future upgrades will not change power needs.
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