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Forgive me if this is stupid (i know it is, and i think i know the answer...)
The wattage of a power supply doesn't mean it's always pulling that much... right? Like if I build a HTPC with a 500W power supply, and let's just say it's an atom PC using everything integrated (hypothetical - i know not wise), is it still going to pull the standard 20W-ish that an Atom system pulls? Is the wattage just the maximum? THANKS!
The wattage of a power supply doesn't mean it's always pulling that much... right? Like if I build a HTPC with a 500W power supply, and let's just say it's an atom PC using everything integrated (hypothetical - i know not wise), is it still going to pull the standard 20W-ish that an Atom system pulls? Is the wattage just the maximum? THANKS!