CompTIA A+ Core 1: Power Supplies and Cooling

Computers require power to run and they generate heat; there’s no getting around it. Power consumption is determined by the hardware devices needed to fuel a computer and heat is a constant threat to keeping your hardware safe and healthy.In this course, learn about power supplies and system cooling, beginning with power supply features, power supply input and output, and motherboard connectors. Next, discover how to choose a power supply based on the number of devices, considerations for redundant power supplies, and using modular power supplies. Finally, examine power supply troubleshooting, system cooling, and how to configure a system for cooling.This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam.