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October 10th, 2004 21:00

200 Watt power-Max?

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​ I have a Dell power supply rated at 200 Watts. Forum members ​
​have said that Dell does not rate their power supplies at the ​
​maximum wattage level but at a mean average. What would the ​
​maxmium wattage be for a 200 W if 200 W is the mean average? What is the safe maxmium Wattage limit for this power supply? ​
​Is there a formula or table listing average mean and maxmium Wattage for different Dell power supplies? What would be a safe maxmium Wattage load in % for any power supply? ​
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​ Thanks ​

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October 10th, 2004 22:00

The safe maximum wattage for sustained use is 200W. The maximum wattage is for a shortburst like booting up when all the hardware is being tested. Dell powersupplies are rated just like any other reputable powersupply. They are rated at 70% of maximum wattage.

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October 11th, 2004 01:00

Thank you for your help.
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