An engineer is upgrading the power supply of a workstation to add a GPU. The current power supply is 380W, and the GPU is a six-pin power connector. Which of the following is the minimum power supply

The correct answer is B. 450W. Upgrading a power supply to add a GPU typically requires more wattage to accommodate the additional power demands. Although the current power supply is 380W, adding a GPU with a six- pin power connector suggests a mid-range graphics card, which would likely need a total system po

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An engineer is upgrading the power supply of a workstation to add a GPU. The current power supply is 380W, and the GPU is a six-pin power connector. Which of the following is the minimum power supply the engineer should install?

Options

A400W
B450W
C500W
D550W

How the community answered

(16 responses)

A
6% (1)
B
75% (12)
C
6% (1)
D
13% (2)

Explanation

Upgrading a power supply to add a GPU typically requires more wattage to accommodate the additional power demands. Although the current power supply is 380W, adding a GPU with a six- pin power connector suggests a mid-range graphics card, which would likely need a total system power supply in the range of 450W to ensure adequate power for all components, providing a good balance between capacity and safety margins.

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#Power supply#GPU#PC upgrades#Power requirements

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