Buy power supply - you should pay attention to this

The power adapter, even if it is hardly noticed when buying the PC, is a very important part of the PC. In this practical tip you can read what you should consider when buying a new power supply.

Buy the right power supply for your PC

One thing can definitely be stated right at the beginning: Paying a few euros for the power supply for the computer would definitely be saved at the wrong end. Especially with the power supply, you should definitely pay attention to very good quality, because if you save at the wrong end, you may risk significantly faster wear of other PC components.

• The most decisive point is of course the wattage adapted to your computer. You are doing yourself a favor neither with too much and even less with insufficient wattage. You can find more information on this topic in the practical tip "Power supply: how many watts for which PC?".
• You should also note the number of connectors and, of course, whether they are compatible with your PC components. Power supply units with cable management, in which you can connect the cables you need yourself, are also interesting in this context.
• If you work on the PC for a long time, you will definitely appreciate a quiet fan. So when shopping, pay attention to how loud the good piece can get.
• A separate input or. Switch off for the power supply is also a quality feature. Even if you have already switched off the computer, the power supply is still drawing power.
• If you are unsure which power supply is best for your PC, the power supply calculator from bequiet.com can be a good help. You only have to enter some information about the components of your computer, such as CPU, VGA and RAM, and you will then receive appropriate suggestions.

Of course, you can also use a good old power supply for a new laptop. We explain in detail what you should consider when installing.