Reducing Power Load on PSUs
The fifth step you can take is to reduce the power load on the PSU. Power load is the amount of electrical power used by your PC. Too high a power load can cause the PSU to overheat because the PSU has to work harder to provide enough power for all components. Too high a power load can also cause the PSU to be unstable and can damage other components.
To reduce the power load on the PSU, you must know how much electrical power is needed by your PC. You can use some software that can calculate the power load of your PC, such as PSU Calculator, Outervision, or Cooler Master. This software can display the power load of your PC based on the specifications of the components you enter. You should also add a safety margin of about 20-30% of your PC’s power load so that the PSU can work optimally.
Once you know the power load of your PC, you should compare it to the electrical power that your PSU can provide. You can check the electrical power of your PSU by looking at the label on the back or side of the PSU. These labels typically display information about the make, model, and specifications of the PSU, including the maximum electrical power it can provide. If your PC’s power load exceeds your PSU’s electrical power, then you should reduce your PC’s power load or replace your PSU with a larger one.
There are several ways to reduce the power load of your PC, namely:
- Reduce the number of components connected to a PC, such as hard disks, optical drives, sound cards, network cards, or USB devices. You can remove components you don’t use, or replace them with more power-efficient ones.
- Reduce graphics settings for heavy games or applications, such as resolution, quality, or effects. You can adjust the graphics settings according to the capabilities of your GPU so that the GPU does not work too hard and consumes a lot of electrical power.
- Enable power-saving features on your PC, such as power plan, sleep mode, or hibernate mode. You can set this feature through the Control Panel, Power Options, or BIOS. This feature can reduce the electrical power used by the PC when idle or inactive.
- Use software that can optimize PC performance, such as CCleaner, Advanced SystemCare, or Razer Cortex. This software can clean junk files, repair the registry, remove malware, or increase FPS in games. This software can make your PC lighter and faster and can reduce the power load on the PSU.
Replacing PSUs with Better and Appropriate ones
The sixth and final step you can take is to replace the PSU with a better and more appropriate one. If the previous steps did not resolve PSU overheating, or if your PSU is too old or damaged, then you should replace your PSU with a new one. Replacing the PSU is one of the most effective ways to deal with PSU overheating and prevent damage to PC components.
To replace a PSU with a more suitable one, you should choose a PSU that has good quality, electrical power, and compatibility. You can use the following criteria to choose the right PSU for your PC:
- Quality: You should choose a PSU that has good quality, that is, a PSU that has a certificate of efficiency, circuit protection, modular cables, quality fans, and a long warranty. A quality PSU can provide stable, safe, and economical electrical power. You can check the quality of the PSU by looking at the brand, review, or rating of the PSU.
- Power: You should choose a PSU that has enough electrical power for your PC, that is, a PSU that can provide electrical power greater than the power load of your PC. You can use software that can calculate the power load of your PC, as explained earlier. You should also add a safety margin of about 20-30% of your PC’s power load so that the PSU can work optimally.
- Compatibility: You should choose a PSU that has good compatibility with your PC, that is, a PSU that has the size, shape, and connector that fits the case, motherboard, and other components. You can check PSU compatibility by looking at the specifications, manuals, or pictures of the PSU. You should also make sure that the PSU you choose supports ATX, EPS, or SFX standards, depending on your PC type.
Once you have chosen a better and suitable PSU, you should replace your PSU with a new one. You can follow the same steps as step three, which is to replace a damaged or noisy PSU fan. You must be careful and careful when replacing the PSU so that no errors or damage occur. You should also test your PC after replacing the PSU, to make sure that all components are working properly and there are no problems.