PSU102: The strong ‘silent’ power type

Last month, we looked at the basics of PSU ratings and how wattage is the prime rating we typically use to determine whether or not a particular unit suits a PC build. However, beyond the basics, looking at watts to compare models is a bit like comparing cars on the size of their engine – it’s important to some, but it doesn’t tell you the whole story. This month, we delve deeper, looking at the practical issues of cabling and noise.

Mod your ‘larity’?

Your average PSU will have a three-pin IEC socket to handle the standard PC power cable we all have dozens of filling up