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A technician is building a gaming computer for a client. The computer will have a 6-core processor, 16GB memory, and a high-end graphics card that takes up 2 slots on the motherboard. Which of the…
The correct answer is D. 500W. A high-performance gaming system with a 6-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and a dual-slot high-end GPU has significant power demands. A multi-core CPU alone can draw 65–125W under load, and a high-end discrete GPU can consume 150–250W or more. When you add RAM, storage drives, cooling…
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A technician is building a gaming computer for a client. The computer will have a 6-core processor, 16GB memory, and a high-end graphics card that takes up 2 slots on the motherboard. Which of the following power supply wattages would be BEST to install for this system?
Options
- A200W
- B300W
- C400W
- D500W
How the community answered
(42 responses)- A7% (3)
- B14% (6)
- C5% (2)
- D74% (31)
Explanation
A high-performance gaming system with a 6-core CPU, 16GB RAM, and a dual-slot high-end GPU has significant power demands. A multi-core CPU alone can draw 65–125W under load, and a high-end discrete GPU can consume 150–250W or more. When you add RAM, storage drives, cooling fans, and motherboard overhead, total system draw under gaming load can easily reach 350–450W. A 500W PSU provides enough headroom to handle peak loads safely without pushing the unit to its limit (which degrades efficiency and longevity). The lower wattage options (200W, 300W, 400W) are insufficient for this configuration and risk instability or PSU failure.
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