Full Version: A Few Words On Power
Pretty good bit about power & power supplies. Most of you guys know this stuff already, but it was a good read for me. http://www.pingu666.modded.me.uk/luckyboy/..._Heating_Issues
Nice find....
One of the first... (OK, after a LONG list of HoneyDo's) things that I did was rewire the circuits in my office/computer room to know exactly what the power was coming in....
dedicated circuits are a good thing!
I like that... ain't Squat gonna stop lightning if its aiming for yoru computer!
Just as Manger pointed out the other day (OK. I may risk it once and a while
)
Good stuff
One of the first... (OK, after a LONG list of HoneyDo's) things that I did was rewire the circuits in my office/computer room to know exactly what the power was coming in....
dedicated circuits are a good thing!
QUOTE
If lightning decides your computer is the easiest way to get to ground, the UPS will not stop it.
I like that... ain't Squat gonna stop lightning if its aiming for yoru computer!
Just as Manger pointed out the other day (OK. I may risk it once and a while
)QUOTE
If you are having a thunderstorm, unplug your computer from the power and your internet connection.
Good stuff
QUOTE (exeter_acres @ Jul 25 2004, 09:42 PM)
Nice find....
One of the first... (OK, after a LONG list of HoneyDo's) things that I did was rewire the circuits in my office/computer room to know exactly what the power was coming in....
dedicated circuits are a good thing!
I like that... ain't Squat gonna stop lightning if its aiming for yoru computer!
Just as Manger pointed out the other day (OK. I may risk it once and a while )
Good stuff
One of the first... (OK, after a LONG list of HoneyDo's) things that I did was rewire the circuits in my office/computer room to know exactly what the power was coming in....
dedicated circuits are a good thing!
I like that... ain't Squat gonna stop lightning if its aiming for yoru computer!
Just as Manger pointed out the other day (OK. I may risk it once and a while
)QUOTE
If you are having a thunderstorm, unplug your computer from the power and your internet connection.
Good stuff
yes, "don't mess with mother nature"
That was intersting I found out I really need a new power supply. 
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