Computer power supplies
The power supply converts the alternating current (AC) line from your home to the direct current (DC) needed by the personal computer. In a personal computer (PC), the power supply is the metal box usually found in a corner of the case. The power supply is visible from the back of many systems because it contains the power-cord receptacle and the cooling fan.- ATX /ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide
- Atx-virtalähteen liitin - This document describes ATX power connector pinout and wire colors. The text of this document is in Finnish, but most of the information is usable even if you do not understand that language.
- How PC Power Supplies Work - This article tells basics how PC power supplies work.
- Pentium II power supplies: too young to smoke - Most dc/dc power supplies for high-speed µPs don't meet the CPU manufacturer's specs, and some fail at a tender age. If you recognize the problems and understand dc/dc-converter design, your supply can live long—and you can prosper.
- Power Supply Wattage - This article has table of some power consumption values (in watts) for common items in a personal computer.
- Recycling Obsolete Computer Power Supplies: Computer Power Supplies Contain Useful Parts - There are many parts in old computer power supplies that are useful in electronics projects.
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