A technician needs to install a power supply for a desktop computer. The motherboard requires a main power connector, along with additional 12V power for the CPU. The various drives and peripherals connected to the system require power connections that deliver both 5V and 3.3V. Which power supply output specification should the technician ensure is included to FULLY meet these requirements?
Output specifications that include only 5V and 12V
Output specifications that include only 3.3V and 5V
Output specifications that include 3.3V, 5V, and 12V
The motherboard with an additional 12V power requirement necessitates a power supply that can deliver this voltage to the CPU power connector, often referred to as P4, EPS, or 4+4 pin connectors. Drives and peripherals typically require connections that deliver both 5V and 3.3V, commonly provided by standard SATA or Molex connectors from the power supply. Thus, the power supply needs to have output specifications that include 3.3V, 5V, and 12V to accommodate all these needs.
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