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So I saw this cord on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200045 and was wondering if it would be safe to use 2 computers with. I wouldn't think so, but I'm not an electrician.

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That depends on the wattage.

If they are two 300W computers then it should be fine.

If they are more than that, then it could get dangerous.

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So I saw this cord on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200045 and was wondering if it would be safe to use 2 computers with. I wouldn't think so, but I'm not an electrician.

 

I would personally like it to be 16 AWG instead of 18 which is pretty standard but as long as you don't reach 10A I believe it is on 18 AWG you are still good, it's best to stay 80% less so around 8A max.

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As long as the power draw from the PCs isn't too high I don't see why not, I've purchased StarTech cables before and never had any problems, definitely does look a bit iffy though.

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So I saw this cord on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200045 and was wondering if it would be safe to use 2 computers with. I wouldn't think so, but I'm not an electrician.

 

Technically it is safe.But, it depends if the company used quality wires. 

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I would personally like it to be 16 AWG instead of 18 which is pretty standard but as long as you don't reach 10A I believe it is on 18 AWG you are still good, it's best to stay 80% less so around 8A max.

 

 

This.  8A is 960W so two regular computers should be fine.  Single gfx computers that aren't 480s or 290xs

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So I saw this cord on Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200045 and was wondering if it would be safe to use 2 computers with. I wouldn't think so, but I'm not an electrician.

 

I would only use this if I was looking to inconspicuously burn down my house for insurance money. Otherwise, no, this is sketchy as all get out.

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