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All computer parts (the electronic chips on the motherboard and adapters, the electronics on the drives, and the motors in the hard drive and optical drive) need DC power to operate. The type of power computers need is low-voltage DC. The power from a wall outlet is high-voltage AC. Learn More Buy Purposes of a Power Supply Complete CompTIA A+ Guide to PCs, 6th Edition
