Submitted by LeafyDreams t3_ycy3a2 in explainlikeimfive
SoulWager t1_itozxds wrote
Lets say the power supply is 90% efficient at full load. At 1600W output power, the power supply will draw 1777.8W from the grid. At 120V this is 14.8A. Just barely within the rating of a normal 15A power outlet, but you wouldn't want to run anything else on that circuit.
If you're buying a computer that needs that much power, you should probably be running a dedicated 20A circuit for it.
The power draw is comparable to a hair dryer.
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