80 Plus, Gold, 90 Percent Efficiency Dell Power Supply Information
Summary: Information about Dell's 80 Plus Gold power supplies, offering up to 90% efficiency in desktop and mini-tower systems. Discover how this energy-efficient option enhances performance and reduces power consumption. ...
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High Efficiency Power Supply Option
Dell provides a high efficiency power supply option with several desktop and mini-tower system configurations. These power supplies are advertised as 90% efficiency or higher.
80 Plus Gold Rating
The energy-efficiency sticker on the system power supply states "80 Plus Gold" and this rating is an industry standard.
An 80% Gold power supply provides 87% efficiency at 100% load. At a 50% load, it provides 90% efficiency or higher.
There are no power supplies in the industry that are 90% efficient at all loads.
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Last Modified: 02 Sep 2025
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