I have a wall AC that I no longer need connected to a 20A circuit outlet (the outlet receptacle says 20A - 125V). It looks like a dedicated circuit.
I want to repurpose it for either my desktop or my PC peripherals (monitors, speaker). I noticed that whenever I start my PC, the ceiling light always flickers for a brief second.
My desktop has a Cosair RM750x PSU, which takes in an input current of 10A based on the specs. My concern is that the 20A circuit's breaker would not be able to protect the PSU; if the current goes above 10A, the PSU might get fried first before the breaker flips.
Another option is to connect my PC peripherals (2 monitors and a speaker) to this 20A circuit outlet. I connect the peripherals to a power strip. I believe my power strip is not rated for 20A (because the outlet contact openings are not t-shaped).
Which is safer, or are both options bad?
I want to repurpose it for either my desktop or my PC peripherals (monitors, speaker). I noticed that whenever I start my PC, the ceiling light always flickers for a brief second.
My desktop has a Cosair RM750x PSU, which takes in an input current of 10A based on the specs. My concern is that the 20A circuit's breaker would not be able to protect the PSU; if the current goes above 10A, the PSU might get fried first before the breaker flips.
Another option is to connect my PC peripherals (2 monitors and a speaker) to this 20A circuit outlet. I connect the peripherals to a power strip. I believe my power strip is not rated for 20A (because the outlet contact openings are not t-shaped).
Which is safer, or are both options bad?