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Question about computers
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:20 pm
I know this may sound far-fetched, but all over my schools campus, people have been attributing their computer issues with the electrical outlets at this school.
Someone said that these problems all caused because the island has an increased voltage in the outlets. I know it sounds stupid, but is it even remotely possible? And its all for different reasons. Some have software issues, some have fried motherboard issues, I have had to change my monitor once due to vertical lines apearing; and lines are back exactly one year later on a new screen.
I guess my question is that is it possible for it to be, like someone said, an increased voltage in the outlets on the island that is screwing up everyone's computer? I'll hang up and listen. TIA
Someone said that these problems all caused because the island has an increased voltage in the outlets. I know it sounds stupid, but is it even remotely possible? And its all for different reasons. Some have software issues, some have fried motherboard issues, I have had to change my monitor once due to vertical lines apearing; and lines are back exactly one year later on a new screen.
I guess my question is that is it possible for it to be, like someone said, an increased voltage in the outlets on the island that is screwing up everyone's computer? I'll hang up and listen. TIA
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:29 pm to jose
The power adapter would fry before it reach the motherboard. Definitely wouldn't cause software issues.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:50 pm to jose
Like MrSmith said, it definitely wouldn't cause software issues, though it could cause hardware issues that appear to be software related. Unlike MrSmith said, I think poor quality electricity can "jump" the power adapter/supply and damage other components, especially if the adapter/supply is itself of low quality. But yeah, the power adapter for a laptop or power supply unit in a desktop would likely be the first part to go.
And I wouldn't be too worried about the voltage being too high, because if it were there would probably be trouble with more than just computers. Voltage that is too low would be more of a concern, because some devices have to draw more current to satisfy their power requirements, and more current generates more heat. Even so, a steady supply of somewhat low voltage probably wouldn't be too much of a problem, either. If the voltage isn't steady, that could possibly shorten the life of a lot of electronics as they go through more thermal cycles.
Or I could just be talking out of my arse.
And I wouldn't be too worried about the voltage being too high, because if it were there would probably be trouble with more than just computers. Voltage that is too low would be more of a concern, because some devices have to draw more current to satisfy their power requirements, and more current generates more heat. Even so, a steady supply of somewhat low voltage probably wouldn't be too much of a problem, either. If the voltage isn't steady, that could possibly shorten the life of a lot of electronics as they go through more thermal cycles.
Or I could just be talking out of my arse.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 5:06 pm to jose
Would using a UPS solve this problem?
It should output a constant voltage even with fluctuating input.
It should output a constant voltage even with fluctuating input.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 6:46 pm to jose
I'm not trying to flame you but to be perfectly honest it is more likely that the problem is the users.
That said, as others have pointed out a good power supply will prevent lots of problems but not all of them. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) might not be a bad investment if you have a desktop. For a laptop you don't need one since you have a battery already.
That said, as others have pointed out a good power supply will prevent lots of problems but not all of them. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) might not be a bad investment if you have a desktop. For a laptop you don't need one since you have a battery already.
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