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Computer tripping circuit breaker

Hi there,

 

So my system will run for many hours, I leave it on 24/7, and I even know the wattage I'm running consistently, on a typical 15 amp breaker. Basically I'm never drawing more than about 8 amps on my computer system. Whenever I reset the breaker, the computer works just fine for about 24 hours and eventually trips the breaker again. I've tried on two different circuits so I know it's the computer system and not a circuit breaker or wiring issue. The same thing occurs on two different circuits. 

 

Is there a way I can figure out what component is causing this issue? I find it strange that the system will run just fine for about a day and then trip the breaker, it's never instant. 

 

Any help/info/advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

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8amps at 110v is 880w. I sure hope that is peak load. Seems rather alot.  Can you provide some system specs. 

 

Might just be a faulty power supply. Also, try see if the breakers fail without the computer plugged into them. 

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