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power supply   show
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power supply tester   show
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RFI   show
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rectifier   show
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resistor   show
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show riser cardA card that plugs into a motherboard and allows for expansion cards to be mounted parallel to the motherboard. Expansion cards are plugged into slots on the riser card.  
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soft power   show
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show soft switch.A feature on an ATX or BTX system that allows an OS to power down the system and allows for activity such as a keystroke or network activity to power up the system. Also called soft power.  
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spikes   show
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static electricity   show
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show surge protector or surge suppressor.A device or power strip designed to protect electronic equipment from power surges and spikes.  
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show tower case.The largest type of personal computer case. Tower cases stand vertically and can be as high as two feet tall. They have more drive bays and are a good choice for computer users who anticipate making significant upgrades.  
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show transformer.A device that changes the ratio of current to voltage. A computer power supply is basically a transformer and a rectifier.  
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transistor   show
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UPS   show
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show volt.A measure of potential difference in an electrical circuit. A computer ATX power supply usually provides five separate voltages: +12 V, -12 V, +5 V, -5 V, and +3.3 V.  
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voltage selector switch   show
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watt   show
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