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DTX vs ATX Powerconsumtion

DTX vs ATX Powerconsumtion

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02-09-2016, 07:49 AM
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Back then I purchased an Acer Aspire TC-885 ACCFLi5 and gradually upgraded over time. The biggest change was increasing the RAM from 12 to 16 GB. Now I’m considering adding a 1650/1650 Super/1050 RAM but am concerned about power consumption. I’m unsure how much power a DTX motherboard draws compared to an ATX one, especially since I’m using the same 300-watt power supply. I’m trying to understand this better because I’m using a new power calculator. [Need clarity] Would anyone know if a DTX form factor board typically consumes more power than an ATX board? Thanks for your help!
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02-09-2016, 07:49 AM #1

Back then I purchased an Acer Aspire TC-885 ACCFLi5 and gradually upgraded over time. The biggest change was increasing the RAM from 12 to 16 GB. Now I’m considering adding a 1650/1650 Super/1050 RAM but am concerned about power consumption. I’m unsure how much power a DTX motherboard draws compared to an ATX one, especially since I’m using the same 300-watt power supply. I’m trying to understand this better because I’m using a new power calculator. [Need clarity] Would anyone know if a DTX form factor board typically consumes more power than an ATX board? Thanks for your help!

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02-09-2016, 09:23 AM
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The overall dimensions and form of a motherboard don’t indicate its power consumption. The energy usage mainly comes from the selected chipsets and input/output components, while the CPU, RAM, and peripherals like hard drives play a bigger role in determining how much power it draws.
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02-09-2016, 09:23 AM #2

The overall dimensions and form of a motherboard don’t indicate its power consumption. The energy usage mainly comes from the selected chipsets and input/output components, while the CPU, RAM, and peripherals like hard drives play a bigger role in determining how much power it draws.

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02-09-2016, 11:17 AM
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I was a bit worried since the power ratings varied by about 100 watts across different form factors on the new egg PSU calculator.
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02-09-2016, 11:17 AM #3

I was a bit worried since the power ratings varied by about 100 watts across different form factors on the new egg PSU calculator.

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02-10-2016, 10:49 AM
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I believe the issue lies primarily with their system rather than any hardware component. The motherboard doesn’t have the capability to supply that level of power.
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Selrahcc
02-10-2016, 10:49 AM #4

I believe the issue lies primarily with their system rather than any hardware component. The motherboard doesn’t have the capability to supply that level of power.

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02-27-2016, 03:35 PM
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That's incorrect, right? I usually avoid using PSU calculators since they often give inaccurate results. The actual size of the components doesn't significantly impact power usage—what's important is what connects to the board, as mentioned earlier.
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02-27-2016, 03:35 PM #5

That's incorrect, right? I usually avoid using PSU calculators since they often give inaccurate results. The actual size of the components doesn't significantly impact power usage—what's important is what connects to the board, as mentioned earlier.

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