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obliv
10-29-02, 05:12 PM
i just got my vantec 520a in, frickin sweet.. my question, how much voltage can that extra AC output take? i wanna plug my surge into there so all my stuff turns off when my comp does; can it overload?
JudgeDredd
10-29-02, 10:27 PM
1. I believe it acts just like an extension cord, and shouldnt affect your computer volts at all

BUT

2. I think the plug stays active when the computer is turned off. Consult the manual.
RangerJoe
10-29-02, 11:09 PM
that plug is made for something like your monitor...not the entire setup
deathstar13
10-29-02, 11:12 PM
yeh id plus the psu into the surge protecter and then power my moniter off the psu ac outlet. u do it the way u stated its lighting target practice!
obliv
10-29-02, 11:26 PM
all i power with my surge is the monitor, printer, and my cable modem, how is that over doing it? :p
RangerJoe
10-29-02, 11:36 PM
surge protectors are meant to go into the wall...you dont plug them into anything else
obliv
10-29-02, 11:49 PM
additional ac outlet, its BEGGING for it, and i have no idea what its limitations are :(
juliendogg
10-30-02, 05:01 AM
should be fine for just your printer, modem, monitor. it's just a jump of the main power line to the psu, that line will carry more than enough juice i'd think. it is also switched, i read this in the review as i'm shopping for the same psu, when i do get mine, the additional outlet will power my water pump :-)
Sonny
10-30-02, 07:22 AM
Could you give us some screen shots of your voltages at idle & load?
RangerJoe
10-30-02, 04:06 PM
how about this...you use the surge protector for your main computer...and plug everything into their...and if you dont have enough room..move one plug from the main one..and put it into the secondary...and plug the secondary..into the main plug
obliv
10-30-02, 06:48 PM
well i was thinking of just mounting a small surge on the right side of the case, have every thing in there, and its connected to the psu, then connect the psu to the wall socket using an extension chord -- it'd be easier for lans.
JudgeDredd
10-30-02, 10:56 PM
Your computer wont be surge protected then.
obliv
10-31-02, 01:38 AM
ahh, good point -- then maybe ill just connect the psu to the surge and use a 3 split extension block to power monitor/printer/cable :)