What is the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

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What is the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?
  1. Store data
  2. Provide power
  3. Cool the system
  4. Connect peripherals

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?
  • Step 1: Understand that a computer needs power to work.
  • Step 2: Identify the power supply unit (PSU) as the part that provides this power.
  • Step 3: Know that the PSU converts electricity from the wall outlet into a form that the computer can use.
  • Step 4: Realize that the PSU sends power to all the different parts of the computer, like the motherboard, hard drive, and graphics card.
  • Step 5: Conclude that without the PSU, the computer would not turn on or function.
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