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October 7th, 2001 04:00
Power cord length?
I just ordered my 1st computer from Dell... I want to get my "computer room" set up over the weekend so it will be ready when the comuter arrives. Can anyone tell me how long the power cords are on the Dimension 4300? I'm wondering if I'll need to get extension cords. If someone can tell me how long their power cords are, I'd appreciate it!
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gvmax
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October 7th, 2001 10:00
I hope this helps.
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Venture1
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October 7th, 2001 13:00
If using an extension cord (which isn't recommended) make sure it is a heavy gauge wire similar to the power cord for the computer. Get one only the length you need. Voltage drop ain't a good thing for a computer. Don't use a run-of-the-mill cord you can buy at K-Mart.
A better method is to get a UPS. They have an additional 4 feet, or so, you can use and are much prefered over a surge protector or power strip. The extra dolars spent on a UPS, considering how much the computer cost, is negligible.