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Purpose

Troubleshooting

Case Studies

Tips for Purchase

Objectives

Understand the common issues with power supplies.

Given a scenario determine the issue that may be happening with a computer.

Describe the role of the power supply in a computer

Determine the correct power supply to meet computing requirements.

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Purpose

To deliver a reliable source of electricity to all of the components inside a computer.

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Choosing a Power Supply

Instruction 1

Instruction 2

Complete the next slide to create your own guide to choosing a power supply.

(Consider the examples I gave to you for the CPU & RAM)

Read the guide to choosing a power supply at the links below.

Intel Power Supply Guide

POWER SUPPLY GUIDE

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Selection Guide

On this slide you will type tips for purchasing a computer power supply.

Describe each Focus Topics: You will need to research each aspect of the power supply before you can type the description below. Form Factor, Power Output, Efficiency, Available Connectors

Efficiency-(describe efficiency rating, when would you want your computer to be more efficient)
Power Output- (give examples of different power output wattages and explain what uses would need more wattage)
Form factor- (explain why you might need different size form factors for different power supplies
Available connectors- (explain when you would need more connectors for the components on the motherboard, and provide examples of components you would need to connect to)

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Choosing a Device

Use Case	Specifications	Link to Product
Homework
Home Office
Gaming
Graphics Editing

Instructions: Using your purchasing guide, conduct research to determine the appropriate specifications you need for the following scenarios. Then find a product to purchase for each use case. (you will go to an actual website to locate power supply record the specs, and past the link in the third column) Bestbuy is a great website to use to find this information.

Record your specifications and include the link in the table below.

Ex: Specs

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Summary

Purpose

Specifications

Purchasing

Provide power to all computer components.

Form Factor, Power Output, Efficiency, Available Connectors

Use case determines individual needs and purchasing decisions.

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Case Studies

For each of the following case studies, answer the following questions.

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Case Study 1

Part A: A computer suddenly shuts down during intensive gaming sessions, and the user notices a burning smell.

You suspect the power supply, what would you do?

Type your answer here

Part B: Upon investigation, it is found that the power supply's fan has stopped working, leading to overheating and a shutdown to prevent damage

How would you address this problem?

Type your answer here

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Case Study 2

Part A: A user upgrades their computer with a new high-end graphics card, but the system experiences frequent crashes and instability during demanding tasks.

You search the internet and find a power supply calculator, how could you use this to help troubleshoot this problem?

Type your answer here

Part B: After using a power supply calculator, it is discovered that the existing power supply is not providing sufficient wattage for the new components, leading to system instability.

What would you recommend the user do?

Type your answer here

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Case Study 3

Part A: A computer in a rural area frequently experiences sudden shutdowns, especially during thunderstorms or power surges.

What kind of feature might your power supply need to manage this problem? (Search the internet if needed)

Type your answer here

Part B: After consulting with an electrician, it is revealed that the power supply is not equipped with surge protection, leading to damage during electrical fluctuations.

What would you recommend the user do?

Type your answer here