Using an extension cord with gaming computer

[joey55]

Hello, I'm setting a new gaming pc, however the wall outlet is about 10 feet around. I do some 4 Socket Extension Leads, however, on the back it says 13a, 250, Do not exceed. Would it be safe? My psu is EVGA 850w B2 PSU. I'm also going to have my monitor and sound speakers plugged in aswell into the extension.

 

[Nine Layer Nige]

Seems like that is a standard extension lead. Once at a LAN party years ago, I had 8 computers and monitors running off a single extension lead at which point it failed when another pc was added.

Your PC draws much less than an electric fan heater on max.
I would be quite happy to run your setup PLUS the heater.

As I understand it: Volts x Amps = Watts. So, 31Amps x 250Volts = 7.75 Kw max load. Thats about 2 large 3KW fan heaters on max.

 

[joey55]

Thank you the response, I accidentally put 31 instead 13a

Would 13a still be ok for this set-up?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Yes, perfectly alright - - 13A merely refers to the rating of the fuse that the plug must be fitted with so that total load on the power strip at 250V can be up to 3KW but no higher.

All your computer equipment added together- - even if it was an all bells & whistles rig - - doesn't come anywhere near 3KW.