power brick

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    [SOLVED] Can I use a different power cord?

    I'm building a new PC, so I ordered a new PSU: "Adata XPG Core Reactor 850W". I noticed that the power cord that came with the PSU (the one that connects the back of the PSU to the wall) has a plug that looks like a "Type E" or "Type F" plug as shown here...
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    Question Ideapad Gaming 3 135w charger running HOT!

    I got my lenovo laptop this month, Im using it with no battery attached, because air cargo doesn't accept battery, so it arrived here with no battery. So im using it plugged in. I plugged the charger to my laptop and on a Surge protection Extension... Since the first day i start gaming with...
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    Question How to check my power output?

    It all started with rocket league having terrible and constant high ping for some reason. After that, Monster Hunter world Iceborne would crash with an "error12: graphics device crashed". After a week or 2 and downloading MSI Afterburner, i fixed it by having my graphics card fans spin faster...
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    Question Corsair 850x

    Is it normal for a bigger power supply such as the 850x by Corsair to boot up twice? Like turn on, turn off then boot up fully ?
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    Question Power bricks for laptop max wattage?

    Hi, My PSU for my PC is only 300W, but it has a fan built in. I see power bricks for laptops at 200W and they have a plastic enclosed casing. No air ventillation! Is this even safe? How come they don't need any cooling like a desktop PSU? And what is the maximum wattage a power brick can have...