Ocz Power Supply

Bogie

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• Jan 27, 2011

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I have a ? i noticed that on the power cable that plugs from the wall to the power supply, this lump, not sure what there even called , and was wondering what that is?

 

Last edited: Dec 27, 2011

redduc900

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• Jan 27, 2011

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It's called a ferrite bead or ferrite choke, and it's purpose is to reduce EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio-frequency interference).

 

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• Jan 27, 2011

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Thank you , i should have asked sooner, as i see it on my monitors also . So does it help with stabilty ?

 

wagex

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• Jan 27, 2011

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the power supply i have that drives my video cards has them on the pci cables good to know what they are for