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'''ATX Power Supplies''' provides detailed information about [[keyword:=power supplies]] and offers a wide selection of [[keyword:=ATX]] and  [[keyword:=Micro ATX power supplies]] as well as [[keyword:=power supply adapters]] and accessories and laptop AC adapters. ATX stands for Advanced Technology eXtended. In summary it defines a set of standards in measurements and forms that helps make things such as computer power supplies interchange with one another.

'''ATX Power Supplies''' provides detailed information about [[keyword:=power supplies]] and offers a wide selection of [[keyword:=ATX]] and  [[keyword:=Micro ATX power supplies]] as well as [[keyword:=power supply adapters]] and accessories and laptop AC adapters. ATX stands for Advanced Technology eXtended. In summary it defines a set of standards in measurements and forms that helps make things such as computer power supplies interchange with one another.

==Choosing the right power supply for your computer==

==Finding the right power supply==

The first question to ask yourself is, "Is what form factor is my power supply?". The most common types are ATX and Micro ATX.<ref>If you have this information available then the selection process is much easier. The information is sometimes stamped somewhere on the power supply or may be contained in the manual for your existing computer. If you're looking for an ATX power supply make sure the power supply is an ATX form factor, not micro ATX or any other.</ref> The majority of desktop computers sold use the ATX form factor since its introduction by Intel in 1995.  

The first question to ask yourself is, "Is what form factor is my power supply?". The most common types are ATX and Micro ATX.<ref>If you have this information available then the selection process is much easier. The information is sometimes stamped somewhere on the power supply or may be contained in the manual for your existing computer. If you're looking for an ATX power supply make sure the power supply is an ATX form factor, not micro ATX or any other.</ref> The majority of desktop computers sold use the ATX form factor since its introduction by Intel in 1995.  

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===Power Requirements===

===Power Requirements===

You need to know how much power you're going to need. It's okay to buy a power supply that is larger than necessary because the power supply will step down to your power requirements. Power supplies typically deliver only the amount of power demanded from them. On the other hand, buying a power supply that is too small for your requirements will be annoying. Many times people will complain of their computer rebooting for no reason at all. Nine times out of ten the reason for this is an undersized power supply. <ref>Many companies that sell computers will install an undersized power supply to save money and increase profit margins. Buyer beware!</ref> Below is a sample specification chart that should be printed on the sticker on your power supply. Before you buy a power supply make sure the power specifications are equal to or greater than your need. This way you'll avoid trouble down the road.  

You need to know how much power you're going to need. It's okay to buy a power supply that is larger than necessary because the power supply will step down to your power requirements. Power supplies typically deliver only the amount of power demanded from them. On the other hand, buying a power supply that is too small for your requirements will be annoying. Many times people will complain of their computer rebooting for no reason at all. Nine times out of ten the reason for this is an undersized power supply. <ref>Many companies that sell computers will install an undersized power supply to save money and increase profit margins. Buyer beware!</ref>  

 

Below is a sample specification chart that should be printed on the sticker on your power supply. Before you buy a power supply make sure the power specifications are equal to or greater than your need. This way you'll avoid trouble down the road.  

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