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Efficiency Is Where It's At, Continued
10:37 AM - September 13, 2007 by
Bert Töpelt
Source: Tom's Hardware US – Keywords: hardware, components
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Source: Tom's Hardware US – Keywords: hardware, components
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Efficiency Is Where It's At, Continued

Moving the top cover into position

Fan mounted on top cover

Circuit board in its enclosure

Completed enclosure ready for mounting and use

Completed and assembled, from top

Completed and assembled, from the side

Completed and assembled

Completed and assembled
| 12 Volt Solar-PC-System | ||
|---|---|---|
| Component | Idle | Max load |
| PSU | 5.00 W | 14.20 W |
| Total: | 61.23 W | 115.60 W |
| Maximum 160 Watt Custom PSU | ||
The cable strands for this power supply are pretty short, which makes it tricky to find a good place to put it inside a PC case. Remember that many parts suppliers offer extension cables - don't be afraid to call them into service to help out if needed!
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