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Audio Video Interleaved Video  |  1997-10-21  |  6.3 MB  |  240x180  |  15fps  |  2 minutes, 15 seconds
Transcription: The power supply is that shiny little box inside your PC. It serves three purposes. First, to convert 110 volts AC electricity from your wall outlet into 5 and 12 volt DC electricity that powers your PC. This process produces heat, so the power supply serves a second purpose, cooling your PC. All power supplies have a cooling fan inside. Finally, the power supply will prevent your PC from starting if there is not sufficient power to run your PC properly. The power your power supply produces is measured in watts. The more watts you have, the more peripheral devices you can connect to your PC. O ...