Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by building a green PC! There is more to being green than just power usage. System builders will need to consider how components are manufactured and whether those components meet ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) requirements, which reduce the effects of hazardous waste. Energy Star compliance is another good indicator of power efficiency, but, in the end, it comes down to selecting the right components and making them work together. After all, a poorly functioning PC can never be green.

By Frank Ohlhorst

How to Build a Green PC This St. Patrick`s Day - Power Supply

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Sea Sonic Electronics offers various power supplies that reduce energy consumption and noise, yet increase reliability. The SS-500ET Active PFC is ROHS- and WEEE-compliant, and offers active cooling to reduce fan speed during light use.

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