How much power does one CPU requires in term of amps?
How much power does one CPU requires in term of amps?
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Which CPU?
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>450 Watt is the "MAX" ... a computer will consume between 150 and 200VA ...This is what i use when planning departemental UPS deployment.
Then your ups is subject to fail when you need it most.
If you are planning an electrical installation, you must make the calculations using the maximum power rating of the equipment. Anything else is a dis-service to your customer or employer.
Then your ups is subject to fail when you need it most.
If you are planning an electrical installation, you must make the calculations using the maximum power rating of the equipment. Anything else is a dis-service to your customer or employer.
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arthurjb,
Can you tell me roughly how many amps a dedicated connection has in USA?
Thank you.
Can you tell me roughly how many amps a dedicated connection has in USA?
Thank you.
That is a very variable question, since a dedicated connection is usually designed for the specific piece of equipment that it is dedicated for.
A standard home outlet is rated for a maximum of 15 amps, but there are often 3-4 connected to a single 20 circuit breaker. They assume that you are going to be using several low amp devices.
Although most folks are only familiar with the standard 2 prong plug (3 with the ground) there are many different plugs, for example a clothes dryer is a common household item that uses a high current plug. Here is a page that shows the ratings of various plugs;
http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/dept_id_963.htm
A standard home outlet is rated for a maximum of 15 amps, but there are often 3-4 connected to a single 20 circuit breaker. They assume that you are going to be using several low amp devices.
Although most folks are only familiar with the standard 2 prong plug (3 with the ground) there are many different plugs, for example a clothes dryer is a common household item that uses a high current plug. Here is a page that shows the ratings of various plugs;
http://www.twacomm.com/catalog/dept_id_963.htm
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Thank you.