How much power does it need?
268065
If you got to pcpartpicker.com and input all of your components, it will tell you the approximate wattage
268066
It depends on what you plan on driving, Video cards (SLI), sound card, HDD, etc... I am using a 1050w, the more the merrier.
268067
I bought a new 700W power supply, but it's not even breathing hard, even when I push the envelope! I'd always be over-engineered than under-engineered. It will last just about forever because its not being taxed or pushed to its limit.
268068
It depends what you plan to do. I have a 1500w power supply and fold.You just want to look at all the the hardware you use and see what you actually need when its pushed to the limit, especially if you plan to overclock and/or use 24/7.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQdgubDirTU
268069
It depends upon how many graphics cards you mount and how many hard drives. 850 Watt should be plenty of power.
2189
thank you all for your response. I now understand what I need, at least 8 amps power supply ...enjoy your weekend!!!! :_)
285073
I am not familiar with this. I guess you would have to look at the "specs" of the "thing" you want to plug in and see what it's power requirements are.
567083
Honestly, I have no idea. I can't imagine that it is much of a power hog, though. I guess I could measure it...
774676
300 watt is the minimum requirement. It will run on this power supply but it would be better to have a bigger power supply
2006321
I'm not an expert but it says 3,000 peak power ,so I figure 1500 watts should be continuous power all day and all night long it should run it , so it seems anways.
1091307
No external power required. Only needs a USB port with enough power. Most standard USB 3 ports should be adequate.
1438474
Probably more than enough. A laptop is typically somewhere around 90-140 watts. Charging a phone through the USB port will draw up to 2.1 amps @ 5 volts = 10.5 watts. I have no idea on the printer, but it's certainly less than the remaining 250 or so watts. Assuming it's an inkjet, that is, and not a laser printer.
1287790
not a lot, I have one running 24/7. I have it on a pretty basic power strip. No issues so far, and my entire fish tank (air pumps, lights and filters) use very little energy.
1926901
I would say no, for two reasons. The power requirement is probably too high, as you suspect. The other reason - it's really pretty loud!
697308
As others have said, it requires 12v DC. You'll need a power supply for operating it from household power.
639889
More than enough. I don't see you going over 3000 watts with that so you should be fine.
1429472
I use mine to run an Asus computer that controls My Ham gear so it is loafing along at less than 300 watts. I use an HP laptop for most other things because it uses 80 watts. You will need lots of batteries to keep that computer going at that power level. Hope this answers your question.
2180432
I can't tell you. I returned the item. It didn't power the item I needed. Sorry
2102391
I'm sorry but I don't have any idea if there is enough power. I have never used it but keep it in the trunk of my Camry for an emergency. And, I keep my fingers crossed!
1808914
The spec sheet says the minimum power requirement is 300 watts for the system and 65 for the card, so it would seem your system is right on the edge.
309031
I'm not sure what it uses by just being plugged in. It's max capacity is supposed to be 2400 watts. I have a computer plugged into it that is always running as well as a few other things in my recording studio that always use a little power. I don't think it uses much on it's own. I have 4 of them in different locations and I haven't seen any increase in my electrical bill using them.