- Joined
- Dec 29, 2002
- Location
- Central NY
After searching through various forums as well as various vendors, I have been left with the idea that a Plasma ball (inside of a computer) could have harmful effects on other peices of hardware. Is this true?
Welcome to Overclockers Forums! Join us to reply in threads, receive reduced ads, and to customize your site experience!
ChiefScout said:actually its a lot less than 30,000 volts to feel it. Its more like 500 i think. And the glass is acting as an insulator, so there is no problem.
0-one said:
I have several A+ certificiation books that say 30,000V, but it may very well be 500. I'm just saying what i read.
-steve-
0-one said:I'm not sure if the glass absorbs it, i think it does, but then why would your hand like stand up and stuff? Is your finger like "closing the circuit?"
-steve-
Ok, nevertheless, just wondering but would this glass not absorb it?
0-one said:Yea, i meant hair, sorry...i'm an idiot. You know those things though, that you touch, and your hair stands up? Maybe they're more powerful than the little things we're talkinga bout.
-steve-