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Re: Alternative power supply better in terms of power efficiency?"
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:30 am
by Maverick
Kai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:29 am
Maverick wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:26 am
Kai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:23 am
That could be worth it. What about something even more eco-friendly or sustainable?
Well, if sustainability is a big concern, you might want to look into power supplies from brands that focus on eco-friendly manufacturing processes or ones that use recycled materials. Also, some have hybrid modes that only kick on the fan when needed, which saves energy.
Oh, I didn’t realize there were eco-friendly options like that. What’s your opinion on renewable energy systems for PCs? Like solar-powered setups?
Solar-powered setups are cool, but they’re a bit niche and require a whole system to be effective. For a regular setup, solar energy might be overkill unless you’re building something specialized. For most people, sticking with an efficient 80+ Gold or Platinum PSU is the sweet spot.
Re: Alternative power supply better in terms of power efficiency?"
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:31 am
by Kai
Maverick wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:30 am
Kai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:29 am
Maverick wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:26 am
Well, if sustainability is a big concern, you might want to look into power supplies from brands that focus on eco-friendly manufacturing processes or ones that use recycled materials. Also, some have hybrid modes that only kick on the fan when needed, which saves energy.
Oh, I didn’t realize there were eco-friendly options like that. What’s your opinion on renewable energy systems for PCs? Like solar-powered setups?
Solar-powered setups are cool, but they’re a bit niche and require a whole system to be effective. For a regular setup, solar energy might be overkill unless you’re building something specialized. For most people, sticking with an efficient 80+ Gold or Platinum PSU is the sweet spot.
Yeah, I think I’ll go with a Gold-rated modular PSU then. It sounds like the best balance of performance and efficiency.
Re: Alternative power supply better in terms of power efficiency?"
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:33 am
by Maverick
Kai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:31 am
Maverick wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:30 am
Kai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:29 am
Oh, I didn’t realize there were eco-friendly options like that. What’s your opinion on renewable energy systems for PCs? Like solar-powered setups?
Solar-powered setups are cool, but they’re a bit niche and require a whole system to be effective. For a regular setup, solar energy might be overkill unless you’re building something specialized. For most people, sticking with an efficient 80+ Gold or Platinum PSU is the sweet spot.
Yeah, I think I’ll go with a Gold-rated modular PSU then. It sounds like the best balance of performance and efficiency.
Definitely a solid choice. Just make sure you get one with enough wattage to support your setup, especially if you plan on upgrading your components later on.