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On Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:29:38 +0200, Alan McKinnon wrote: |
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> Don't be tempted to cut corners on the PSU. It's the one component in a |
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> computer that can "wear out" so to speak, and aged PSUs are responsible |
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> for more issues than anything else (except maybe dodgy RAM with a few |
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> dud cells). |
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The important difference being that dodgy RAM only damages your software |
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(and sanity) whereas a faulty PSU can result in damage to components that |
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cost orders of magnitude more than it. |
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> I firmly believe cutting corners with PSUs is like saving money |
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> by not replacing oil filters - you save some cash now, and cause |
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> yourself enormous expense later |
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I must admit to never changing the oil filters on my computer, but I |
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agree with your sentiments... |
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Neil Bothwick |
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A friend in need may turn out to be a nuisance. |
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