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Old 08-06-2008, 06:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Power cord question

I sort of built a new computer and long story short i lost the power cord. I was wondering if its ok to use the power cord from my old computer onto my new computer? Thanks in advance.
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Old 08-06-2008, 07:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Power cord question

External cord from the wall to the pc? yes
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Old 08-06-2008, 08:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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yea wall to pc. its ok to use? thats great, saves me an extra trip:)
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yes, almost all high current (10 amps and up) use the required IEC connector style or greater cord.
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Old 08-06-2008, 09:16 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Yep (on occasion i use my 360 power cord) as an example
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