HardwareQuestion 5 of 100
A power supply is rated 80 PLUS Gold. What does this rating describe?
a.Energy efficiency at typical loads
b.Maximum wattage output
c.The number of PCIe connectors
d.Physical size of the unit
Explanation
The 80 PLUS certification tiers (Bronze, Gold, Platinum, etc.) describe how efficiently a PSU converts AC to DC at various load levels. It does not indicate the wattage, connector count, or physical dimensions of the unit.
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