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Hardware Math

Guides

Practical, worked-through answers to common PC-building power questions. Each guide shows the math, says who it fits and who should size differently, and links to the tool that produced the numbers.

Planned guides

These topics are on our backlog. We will write them in the order that real search demand (via Google Search Console) suggests, rather than publishing thin pages all at once.

  • 650W vs 750W PSU: Which Tier Should You Buy?
  • ATX 3.0 vs ATX 3.1: What Actually Changed?
  • 12VHPWR vs 12V-2x6: Differences and Safety Notes
  • Do You Need an ATX 3.x PSU for RTX 50-Series Cards?
  • What PSU Do You Need for an RTX 5080?
  • What PSU Do You Need for an RTX 5090?
  • What PSU Do You Need for an RX 9070?
  • Is 850W Enough for an RTX 5080?
  • 27" vs 32" for 4K: PPI and Viewing Distance Compared
  • The Best Monitor Size for 1440p: PPI Math
  • How Far Should You Sit from a 4K Monitor?
  • Is 1080p Still OK on a 27" Monitor?