Can you use a extension cord with a PC?

[drummerJ99]

I have a gaming PC with a FX-850 and running triple 24" monitors in my basement. Unfortunately there is only one outlet down there and it's kinda not in a good place for my setup. I'm wondering if it'd be ok to use a extension cord of some kind to put the PC in a better place in the room.

My setup:
The PC and 3 Monitors, 5 channel surround sound, a floor lamp, steering wheel and pedal setup & a small tablet is plugged in sometimes to charge.

All of that is plugged into a CyberPower - 650VA Battery Back-Up. What kind of cord or device would I need to buy to plug in between the battery backup and the extension in the wall? Or is that even recommended? I have no problem spending money on a good cord if it solves my problem.

Thanks,
Jeffrey

 

[geofelt]

A good quality extension cord should suffice.
The longer the cord needs to be, the better the gauge of the cord should be.
Buy a stronger gauge than you really need, it is cheap insurance.
Probably 12 gauge heavy duty is more than enough. FWIW light duty might be 16 gauge.

 

[drummerJ99]

Ok Thanks. Looks like my local Home Depot has a 12 gauge 25 foot for a decent price that I think I'll try and use. Never have understood why they only put on outlet in that room.