220-1101 · Question #325
Which of the following should a user do FIRST when upgrading the power supply on a gaming PC?
The correct answer is C. Check the wattage rating. Before upgrading a PC's power supply, the user must first check the wattage rating to ensure the new PSU can adequately power all system components, especially for a gaming PC with high-power demands.
Question
Which of the following should a user do FIRST when upgrading the power supply on a gaming PC?
Options
- AUpdate the BIOS
- BDisconnect the system memory
- CCheck the wattage rating
- DReseat the graphics card
How the community answered
(60 responses)- A3% (2)
- B5% (3)
- C82% (49)
- D10% (6)
Why each option
Before upgrading a PC's power supply, the user must first check the wattage rating to ensure the new PSU can adequately power all system components, especially for a gaming PC with high-power demands.
Updating the BIOS is typically done for compatibility or feature improvements with other hardware, not as a prerequisite for a PSU upgrade.
Disconnecting system memory is part of the physical installation process, not the initial planning or assessment phase before starting the upgrade.
For a gaming PC, it is crucial to first check the wattage rating of the new power supply unit (PSU) to ensure it can provide sufficient power for all existing and potentially new components, especially high-power components like the graphics card and CPU. Failing to do so could lead to system instability or damage.
Reseating the graphics card is a troubleshooting step or part of reassembly after the PSU is replaced, not the first step in planning the upgrade.
Concept tested: Power supply wattage planning
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