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PSU Power usage Question

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shizdan

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Im thinking of getting a Stacker 830 ..my PSU is a Thermaltake 600 Watt PSU

Now Here are The ??

1- Since my PSU is 600 watts does it use all those watts ...(Like its 600 Watss all the time) or does it use say 500 watts, but it can go up to using the full 600 watts

2- The Stacker 830 has ALOT of fans....Will my Power bill go up if i use them all and How much more power will they use ????
 
Just because it CAN output 600w doesn't mean it always does. Normal use from a computer like yours will be in the 300-350w range.

Fans wont add much btw...
 
1. Your computer will only use the power it needs, but only up to that rated power that the PSU can dish out.

2. Fans may make a 2$ a year price difference... hardly anything.
 
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