Is It Safe to Run a PC from an Ungrounded Outlet?
I recently finished building a PC and noticed that my Belkin surge protector shows a green "Protected" light but also a red "Not Grounded" light. The same warning…
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Is It Safe to Run a PC from an Ungrounded Outlet?
I recently finished building a PC and noticed that my Belkin surge protector shows a green "Protected" light but also a red "Not Grounded" light. I've tested several…
Will sealing my roach-infested PC in a hot black bag kill the roaches safely?
I removed my PC's side panel and found several roaches inside the bottom of the case. I spent about 90 minutes removing them, but more appeared when I…
I Felt a Shock From My PC’s PSU While It Was Switched Off
My computer was shut down and the power supply switch was set to O, but the power cable was still plugged into the wall. When I reached behind…
Can I move Program Files to another drive and delete the original?
I'm trying to free up space on my system drive. If I copy the contents of the Program Files folder to another drive and then delete the original…
My Prebuilt Gaming PC Started Smoking—Is It Safe to Repair?
I bought a prebuilt gaming PC about two or three years ago and have used it on and off for gaming and schoolwork. It has accumulated some dust,…
Could a 27-Mile Car Trip Without Foam Damage My PC or Tower Cooler?
I transported my high-end PC about 43 km (27 miles) in an Opel Vectra C. The system has a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Assassin Vision IV tower cooler, ASUS…
Is It Safe to Leave My PC Running Overnight for a Game Macro?
I'm considering leaving my PC running overnight with a macro or auto-clicker active in a game so I don't disconnect while AFK. My system has a Ryzen 5…
Is it safe to place a figurine on top of my PC case?
I'm wondering whether it's okay to keep a small figure on top of my computer case. The case doesn't have any fans or ventilation openings on the top,…
What’s the safest way to transport my gaming PC during a 1.5–2 hour move?
I'm moving into my university dorm next week and need to transport my prebuilt PC setup on a 1.5–2 hour car ride. I've read that I should lay…
What’s the safest way to transport my gaming PC to university?
I'm moving into my university dorm next week and need to transport my prebuilt PC setup on a 1.5–2 hour car ride. I've read that I should lay…
Can I Safely Use a Surge Protector With an Ungrounded Two-Prong Outlet?
Most of the outlets in my older house have been upgraded to grounded three-prong receptacles, but the outlet in my bedroom is still an ungrounded two-prong receptacle. I…
Is a 600 VA/330 W UPS too small for my gaming PC?
I recently moved my G443 gaming PC to the basement and connected it to an APC UPS rated at 600 VA and 330 watts. Browsing and watching videos…
Is a 600 VA UPS too small for my gaming PC?
I recently moved my G443 gaming PC to the basement and connected it to an APC UPS rated at 600 VA and 330 watts. Browsing and watching videos…
What's the Difference Between a Power Outage and a Power Surge?
I recently experienced a power outage that lasted about a second, causing my PC to turn off. I've read a bit online, but I'm still confused about the…
Is It Safe to Use a High Wattage Power Supply with Low Load?
Hey folks! I currently have a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and an RTX 5070 ti, running off a DEEPCOOL GamerStorm PN850M. I've noticed the fan isn't performing well anymore,…
How Can I Protect My PC from Power Surges?
I recently encountered a problem with my PC due to a power surge when the lights went out. My PC just shut down and wouldn't turn back on.…
Is it safe to run my PC in a very cold room?
I don't heat my home because the heating system isn't effective and would drive up my electric bill. When I come home from work in the winter, my…
Why Is My PC Case Giving Me Electric Shocks?
I've been getting a slight electric shock whenever I touch my PC's metal casing. I'm a bit worried about this! Does anyone know what could be causing this…
Is it safe to unplug my PC while it's on?
I accidentally unplugged my PC while it was on while getting ready to move to a new apartment. I usually see people unplugging from the outlet side first,…