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Added insight into the history of power supplies. Lines 10-11.
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- 1x Small cable to power the GPU
- 2x or more small cables to power hard drives, optical drives, and accessory parts.
## Power Supply History
In the past, power supplies often only had on or off switches and didn't include features such as standby mode. They had a variety of different form factors, which made it much more complicated when determining which to choose. Today, the most common form factor for a power supply is ATX. Having a single common form factor simplifies things greatly when choosing which features would be compatible with a build.
## MISC Information
Because the power supply unit is the first component between the electric outlet and your other PC parts, they are at the highest risk of damage from power surges or spikes. If your machine is situated in an area where these things are common, it would be wise to invest in a surge protector or similar piece of hardware to prevent that kind of damage.
Additionally, the internal parts of a PSU are usually not user serviceable. For your safety, it is wise to never open a power supply unit without proper equipment and/or certifications.
A PSU is usually not user serviceable. For your safety, it is wise to never open a power supply unit.
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