3 ms·
A power supply rated for 500 watts doesn't mean the device draws 500 watts all the time. Most electronics don't draw anywhere near their rated input during norm
by imgabe 12y ago
A power supply rated for 500 watts doesn't mean the device draws 500 watts all the time. Most electronics don't draw anywhere near their rated input during normal use.
- revelation 12y agoA power supply rated for 500 watts needs active cooling. I don't think set-top boxes come with fans yet. (Not to mention that components consuming 500 watts need cooling..)
- mcpherrinm 12y agoI have seen (and thus heard!) set top boxes with fans. They are usually pretty quiet, but they're there.
- deleted 12y ago[deleted]