Does a powersupply use up all its wattage?

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Sun, 05/30/2010 - 20:30
TehNoob
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For example I have a 1000W psu and my system only uses 500W, will the psu still suck up 1000W. I'm asking because I'm a little concerned about my electric bill.

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Sun, 05/30/2010 - 21:14
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2SpV_ZAtwo

No the PSU will only consume what is actually needed by the system.

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Mon, 05/31/2010 - 05:20
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TehNoob
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Razear wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2SpV_ZAtwo

No the PSU will only consume what is actually needed by the system.

 

Thank you

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