alt.energy.homepower

"Moe" wrote in message news: $ @ ...
> Is it worth it, when buying a new power supply for the computer, to worry about active power correction factor? I run my
> computer around 15 hours a day, sometime I just leave it on. I suppose I could put the kill-a-watt on it and come up
> with the average watts use and try to size a power supply to it, but I'm wondering if something like this wouldn't be the
> way to go. 60 bucks shipped to the front door total for this one, there are others with APFC. So is this like those
> squiggly light bulbs and a good deal or not?
> Antec Earthwatt 430W 80-Plus Certified Power Supply

I have this power supply, note that its 80% at 50% load and above. Slightly less under 50%.
Main advantage is that there is less heating in the distrubution lines with PFC. And less AC harmonics ( as long as its CE
approved)
And, NO, you will not likely save on electricity costs unless your house meter does not like high PF's.
Good link ... /

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