Too much power for 1-2 power outlets in my room?

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Published on 2010-03-08T00:28:58Z Indexed on 2010/03/08 3:32 UTC
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I live in the USA, I am curious about plugging in too many computer items into 1 to 2 power plugin outlets.

Most power outlets have 2 plugins, some have 4 and more though. Many people will plug in a power strib/bar into 1 of these outlets so that they can plugin even more items.

So if I have 2 plugins near my computer, would it be bad to plugin...
- My PC
- 3-4 monitors
- Stereo amp for PC sound
- Lamp
- External drives
- other similar items

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Too much power for 1-2 power outlets in my room?

Posted by jasondavis on Super User See other posts from Super User or by jasondavis
Published on 2010-03-08T00:28:58Z Indexed on 2010/03/08 0:32 UTC
Read the original article Hit count: 298

Filed under:

power-management

I live in the USA, I am curious about plugging in too many computer items into 1 to 2 power plugin outlets.

Most power outlets have 2 plugins, some have 4 and more though. Many people will plug in a power strib/bar into 1 of these outlets so that they can plugin even more items.

So if I have 2 plugins near my computer, would it be bad to plugin...
- My PC
- 3-4 monitors
- Stereo amp for PC sound
- Lamp
- External drives
- other similar items

© Super User or respective owner

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