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Old Nov 14, 2007, 09:13 PM   #26
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16ga wire is more than enough for 20a. I recently wired a basement with 12 and 14 gauge wire, off of a 15a breaker. Code wiring is 14ga minimum for a 15amp breaker iirc. 12ga is the norm for wiring.

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm
Ah shiz sorry people don't listen to me about electricity.
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Old Nov 14, 2007, 09:18 PM   #27
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For those worried about the bill:
You could have upgraded to a 10KW power supply from your old 300 watt, and if anything it will lower your electric bill due to the power supply being less stressed (more efficent under less stress).
This is not true. There is always a "sweet spot" where the PSU is the most efficient and it is usually around the mid-point somewhere.
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People are complaining about the amperage draw of this, but some hair dryers and space heaters draw more.
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Old Nov 14, 2007, 09:35 PM   #29
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Peole are complaining about the amperage draw of this, but some hair dryers and space heaters draw more.
So true. Just be glad you computer doesn't draw current like trying to start your car on a cold morning.
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Old Nov 14, 2007, 09:48 PM   #30
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Am I the only one that is going to say it?


I WANT ONE!!!!
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Old Nov 14, 2007, 11:18 PM   #31
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seems like you are - and I feel sorry for you.
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Old Nov 15, 2007, 12:34 AM   #32
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seems like you are - and I feel sorry for you.
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Old Nov 15, 2007, 12:53 AM   #33
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It's quite possible that his curcuit is capable of handling the running devices, but cant handle the initial startup current needed. Vacuums are notorious for dimming lights when you start them
Some psu's draw alot when starting up too. I read that some people have had issues with the initial draw of the enermax galaxy psu.. (Im getting one, hope it dont have issues with my house wiring lol).

and damuta could actually use one of theses, he uses pelters elc in his works and he would prob go quad x-fire down the road!
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Old Nov 15, 2007, 08:54 AM   #35
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Why on earth would a 1500 watt desktop computer PSU carry quad rails... haven't they learned anything from the enthusiast market?
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