B bryan Member Dec 7, 2003 #1 I have a question regarding a computer power supply, actually more of a general question. If a computer power supply is rated for 300 watts how much max amperage will it supply at 12 volts or 5 volts. What is the formula for calculating this. thanks in advance.
I have a question regarding a computer power supply, actually more of a general question. If a computer power supply is rated for 300 watts how much max amperage will it supply at 12 volts or 5 volts. What is the formula for calculating this. thanks in advance.
P petesmc New Member Dec 7, 2003 #2 You can't work it out like that. On the side of the power supply it almost always gives you the rating, of how much Amps for the 5V and the 12V lines. If it is in power, using P = I * V to work out the Amps. -Pete
You can't work it out like that. On the side of the power supply it almost always gives you the rating, of how much Amps for the 5V and the 12V lines. If it is in power, using P = I * V to work out the Amps. -Pete
B bryan Member Dec 7, 2003 #3 Thanks, but then what is the purpose of the actual rating of a power supply then?
Nigel Goodwin Super Moderator Most Helpful Member Dec 8, 2003 #4 bryan said: Thanks, but then what is the purpose of the actual rating of a power supply then? Click to expand... It tells you the total rated capacity, that of all the supplies added together. The actual rating of each particular voltage is designed for the relative power requirements in a PC.
bryan said: Thanks, but then what is the purpose of the actual rating of a power supply then? Click to expand... It tells you the total rated capacity, that of all the supplies added together. The actual rating of each particular voltage is designed for the relative power requirements in a PC.