Why is there a shortage of computer power supplies?
The cause for today's PC component shortage is many sided. Perhaps the root cause for it all has been the coronavirus, which has undoubtedly impacted production of today's most in-demand components. Factories halted production early on in 2020 and are largely still playing catch-up today.Apr 16, 2021
Why are power supply prices going up?
Inflation adds 'insult to injury' The cost of natural gas for power generation more than doubled in 2021, accounting for much of the rise in electricity prices, according to EIA. Increased investments in distribution and transmission have also contributed, say experts.Mar 3, 2022
Are power supplies more expensive?
Current pricing trends show that power supplies are getting much more expensive, and there doesn't seem to be any sign that pricing will stabilize anytime soon. We dug into the matter and pressed our contacts within the PSU industry to find the root issues behind the skyrocketing power supply pricing.Aug 19, 2020
Do power supplies get weaker over time?
Illustrious. Yes, PSU can loose power over time. And unless you have top of the line unit, 7-8 years is enough time.Dec 17, 2017
Is there a power supply shortage?
New Delhi: India recorded its highest power supply shortage – of 1,201 million kilowatt hours – in over five years in October 2021, data from federal grid regulator Power System Operation Corporation has showed. This is the worst since January 2017 and is largely attributed to the crunch in coal to 135 thermal plants.Nov 7, 2021
How expensive should a power supply be?
Get a good rebate, and you'll get a decent quality bronze-certified power supply with 400 to 500 watts for around $25 to $35. If you can't find a decent power supply at this price point, I'd honestly put more towards your budget.Mar 24, 2022
Should you buy cheap PSU?
PSUs can have a 5% voltage error. That means if you buy a cheap PSU nothing will happen until the 12V voltage drops at 11.4V or less. If it drops at 11.4V or less your GPU or CPU are just gonna throttle. That means you can't have a system crash from a crappy PSU and is very unlikely that your PC is gonna burn.
Should I buy expensive PSU?
The price of the PSU scales with how much power it can output (in watts). PSU's with an 80+ efficiency rating will also be more expensive and the price will scale with level of rating (bronze-platinum). So yes in a way the most expensive PSU's will perform better in power output and efficiency.
Why do power supplies fail stop working and what happens when they do?
High Voltage And Current Surges Those high currents are also called "inrush currents," and in power supplies, the main reason for them is the charge of the bulk cap(s). High voltage and current surges can be the cause of multiple component failures, including fuses, bridge rectifiers, diodes, and FETs.Mar 26, 2018
What is the lifespan of a PSU?
Under normal intended use, a PSU should last a long time—at least five years, possibly up to 10 years if you're lucky. But if you start putting the power supply under high loads over long periods, it can be overstressed.Oct 11, 2021
Can a PSU lose power?
A power supply will drop its ability to supply power over time due to the capacitors aging and drying up. There is little difference in this regard between a expensive power supply and a cheap power supply.Nov 22, 2012
When should I replace my PSU?
That's why it's prudent to replace an aging PSU, especially if you're installing expensive components. You should only keep a PSU beyond about five years if your computer has specialized units guaranteed by the manufacturer to last longer.Jan 18, 2022
My brother is an idiot
Funny story, my brother built a medium to high spec pc about a year ago. He constantly moaned about performance, lag spikes and general unplayability in games. So today I decide enough is enough, and go and check it over. He had his hdmi plugged into his onboard graphics, for a year...
Let's all take a moment a be thankful for PcPartPicker
Would your PC be here without it?#N#It's not the best but deserves more popularity. Whether it's figuring out how much power a GPU takes, or wondering if that new CPU Heatsink fits into your rig. Pc Part Picker has your back and mine.
Congratulations to the winner of an Nvidia RTX 3080 FE in our Charity: Water Giveaway!
Nvidia pledged to provide an RTX 3080 Founders Edition to give away if the Charity: Water fundraising target was met. Thanks to the incredible generosity of PCPartPicker they absolutely smashed that target and we ran our giveaway.
I built a cardboard box computer
Hopefully, this won't catch on fire anytime soon lol.Reddit won't let me upload images... Here's a gallery link instead.
I'm planning to buy a 3070, should I go with a 1080p 240hz monitor or a 1440p 144hz monitor?
I was wondering if I should take a 1080p 240hz monitor or a 1440p 144hz monitor since they're around the same price (the 1440p one is like 100$ more).
I'm an idiot
Upgraded my CPU cooler for it immediately go into red temps at first game test.
GameCube PC
So, this was my project for the past months. A GameCube pc. I know I'm not the first one to do this, but I do think that mine is one of the cleaner ones out there (in terms of how its built internally). There are multiple images in the linked Imgur gallery with various comments so please also take a look there too if you're interested.
The Beginner's Guide to Building a PC
I wrote a beginner's guide to PC building, I hope some of you find it helpful. I tried to simplify things to make it easy to read without knowing all of the jargon up front, so hopefully it's pretty straightforward and easy to follow.
After months of waiting and frustration, my first build ever is finally complete
Here it is, waiting since August for the RTX 3000 series launch I finally managed to get a 3070. Also grabbed a 5600x instead of 3700x in the journey. Funny thing is that I got tired of trying to buy a 3070 and decided to just buy the other components and stay with my 1050ti for a while longer.
Finally I go from 1080p to 1440p!
finally after a few months of savings, I was able to complete my build with the right monitor.
How to choose a wifi card?
Currently looking at a Asus PCE AC51, it says in the specs that it supports up to 733mbps.
Recent Job Search Experience - Finally Got an Amazing Offer!
I see a lot of career questions here, so I'll share my recent job search experience. I have 5 years of experience. I worked at my first employer for 3 years (rotational program and permanent position when I finished the program), and I have been at my current company for 2 years.
The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain Management and Logistics Careers
I see many people in this subreddit ask about starting or transitioning into a career in supply chain or logistics. I hope this blog post helps: https://blog.edx.org/supply-chain-management-logistics-career-guide
Is an Amazon Area Manager position a career dead end?
I searched the 'area manager' term on this sub and it appears I'm far from the only new supply chain grad to get suckered into the Amazon meat grinder.
Thinking about quitting first job
I landed a job early this year right after I graduated college with an SCM degree. I got a position as a Supply Planner which I was very excited about. I’ve worked there for about 4 months and I already want to quit. First the training and on boarding was a mess and never really fully finished 94 established before I started.
Can a new graduate with an accounting degree find opportunities in supply chain?
I am graduating in December with a masters in accounting and am currently interning with a big four accounting firm in tax. However I am interested in supply chain after learning about logistics teams and am wondering if my degree and experience so far would be enough to find entry level opportunities.
Am I making the correct career path?
Background: I spent my high school years running away from my broken home and skipping school. I ended up graduating with a 1.8. Now I’m 24 and 2 years ago I worked hard at my job and got promoted to my current position as Production Supervisor. I wanted to get back in school, but with my background technical school was the only option.
