A customer is upgrading an engineering workstation with multiple video cards and storage drives. Which of the following should the customer consider first when identifying a new power supply?

The correct answer is D. Wattage rating. When upgrading a system with multiple video cards and storage drives, the total power consumption increases significantly. The power supply must have a sufficient wattage rating to handle the combined load of all components to ensure system stability and prevent power-related

Submitted by tarun92· Mar 30, 2026

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Options

AInput voltage
BConnector quantity
COutput voltage
DWattage rating

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(45 responses)

A
11% (5)
B
2% (1)
C
4% (2)
D
82% (37)

Explanation

When upgrading a system with multiple video cards and storage drives, the total power consumption increases significantly. The power supply must have a sufficient wattage rating to handle the combined load of all components to ensure system stability and prevent power-related

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#Power supply selection#Wattage rating#Component power delivery

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