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Started by ZLoth, April 14, 2024, 09:04:38 PM

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From CNET:

Live in an Old House or Apartment? Your Gaming PC May Be a Fire Hazard
If you haven't had electrical work done in decades, you may need to worry about harmonics when using your gaming PC. Here's what to watch out for.
QuoteAn electrical fire smells like fish. I learned this the hard way after my gaming PC with an RTX 4090 and Intel Core-i9 processor melted the outlet it was plugged into, along with the plug. The fish smell comes from the plastic and heat-resistant chemicals used in outlets, circuit breakers and wiring insulation overheating.
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