*Source: PCStats (
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2116)*
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With all the power demands from an enthusiast class computer these days, it's no surprise that a good power supply is considered as important a cornerstone as a quick videocard, good memory, and a nice large screen monitor. Consumers are better educated about the qualities of a good power supply; ratings like 80+, Active Power Factor Correction, threshold amperages on certain rails, etc. Manufacturers for their part have introduced quieter power supplies, and some even rival the cases they go into for sheer visual eye candy.
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