220-1201 · Question #327
A technician needs to replace a failed computer power supply. The customer wants to minimize the amount of heat the computer generates. Which of the following specifications should the technician…
The correct answer is D. Better energy efficiency. A power supply with higher energy efficiency (such as 80 PLUS Gold or Platinum rated) converts more of the input power into usable output while wasting less energy as heat. This minimizes heat generation and improves overall system performance.
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A technician needs to replace a failed computer power supply. The customer wants to minimize the amount of heat the computer generates. Which of the following specifications should the technician recommend?
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- AHigher wattage
- BRedundancy
- CLower input voltage
- DBetter energy efficiency
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C13% (6)
- D80% (37)
Explanation
A power supply with higher energy efficiency (such as 80 PLUS Gold or Platinum rated) converts more of the input power into usable output while wasting less energy as heat. This minimizes heat generation and improves overall system performance.
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