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Aurora R12, socket 1000W PSU
Hey guys. I have a query regarding socket. My system has a 16A plug. In India, we usually have two types of sockets, 5A and 15A. At 240V, the 5A switches and sockets run appliances rated for up to 1kW, i.e., almost all lighting and home appliances. The 15A switches and sockets are used for running heavy-duty appliances like air conditioners, geysers and such that require load up to 3kW. Well, the place, I am at, doesn't have a 15A socket in my room. Should I risk running my system on a 5A socket? Can I do it? If so, how? With adapters? What are the risks? Thanks and regards.
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Alienware Aurora R12
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December 5th, 2022 10:00
Yes, indeed. Very strange as to why they gave a 1000 watt PSU. All I will be running is a monitor and an RTX 3090. This 1000 watt PSU with its 16A plug is a pain. We rarely have 16A sockets at our homes.
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December 5th, 2022 10:00
It will never draw 16 A at 240 VAC. Maybe 5 A at best. Simplified 240 VAC at 5 A equals 1,200 Watts.
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December 5th, 2022 10:00
You have to make sure the input voltage of the PSU matches the socket voltage. After that, you have to make sure the plug fits properly in the socket, and the input current of the PSU matches the socket current ratings. At 240 VAC and 5 Amps, you should be good for a 1,000 watt PSU.
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December 5th, 2022 10:00
It's a bit misleading because the 12 A input current would be for 90 VAC. It will be considerably less at 240 VAC.
What is also interesting is that I run 2 monitors, a 5900X, an RTX 3080 and some RGB bling and fans on my UPS, and the combined draw never goes above 600 Watts when under full load...
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December 5th, 2022 10:00
Description
Type
1000W
Input voltage
90VAC to 264 VAC
Input frequency
47 Hz to 63 Hz
Input current (maximum)
12 A
Output current (continuous)
5.1 V/20 A, 12VA/42 A, 12VB/52 A,
12VD/16 A, 3.3 V/20 A, -12 V/0.5 A,
5.1Vaux/4 A
Rated output voltage
5.1 V/12 VA/12VB/12VD/3.3 V/-12
V/5.1 Vaux
The above are the power specifications. You are right but the 16A plug doesn't fit in the 5A socket.
Alienware Aurora R12
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December 5th, 2022 11:00
Exactly. So no point giving it a 16A plug which doesn't fit in normal sockets. I have to fit it in 5A sockets with an adapter. I wonder if that is even safe. Probably the adapter will get burnt.
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December 5th, 2022 11:00
You might want to contact Dell and inquire about that.
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December 5th, 2022 12:00
Will do. Thank you.