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[amitkher]

For any serious computer usage, where the computer misbehaving in anyway can cause expensive/embarrassing/dangerous issues, overclocking is a VERY bad idea.

Exactly. I don't see you jumping around in overclocking threads cautioning people about the dangers. Delidding can be an even worse idea, but you say "if you have to ..." in spite of overclocking benefits being not too great. Why the kindness towards PSU modifications?

People take risks. If they make mistakes they pay the price. There are many more risky things being discussed in these forums and others. Open your eyes and save the world. This thread is not a big deal.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

Exactly. I don't see you jumping around in overclocking threads cautioning people about the dangers. Delidding can be an even worse idea, but you say "if you have to ..." in spite of overclocking benefits being not too great. Why the kindness towards PSU modifications?

People take risks. If they make mistakes they pay the price. There are many more risky things being discussed in these forums and others. Open your eyes and save the world. This thread is not a big deal.

The difference is that overclocking a computer (which is usually a gaming computer, on this forum), does not usually result in something that may set your home on fire, and potentially injure or kill people.
But it may crash your computer game.

Whereas, going against the recommended instructions (which came with your PSU, hopefully), by modifying it, in a way which may cause a high current short circuit (if done badly), could lead to a fire, and other safety risks.

 

[amitkher]

The difference is that overclocking a computer (which is usually a gaming computer, on this forum), does not usually result in something that may set your home on fire, and potentially injure or kill people.
But it may crash your computer game.

Whereas, going against the recommended instructions (which came with your PSU, hopefully), by modifying it, in a way which may cause a high current short circuit (if done badly), could lead to a fire, and other safety risks.

People take risks. If they make mistakes they pay the price. There are many more risky things being discussed in these forums and others. Open your eyes and save the world. ...

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

People take risks. If they make mistakes they pay the price. There are many more risky things being discussed in these forums and others. Open your eyes and save the world. ...

If an airline pilot said the above, I would prefer to not fly with them, on safety grounds.

 

[Sheep221]

People take risks. If they make mistakes they pay the price. There are many more risky things being discussed in these forums and others. Open your eyes and save the world. ...

there is distinct difference between home computer and server also between overclocking and modifying PSU power rails and also between reliability at home and in industrial setting

 

[CM Phaedrus]

It's just wire. As long as the cut ends are insulated, nothing can go wrong.

He's not tinkering with the guts, replacing capacitors and upgrading transistors. Heck, I do this sort of stuff all the time, just hit it with a pair of side cutters, use electrical tape on the ends, done. I do it in prototypes or bench PSUs. It's not ideal, no, but giving this guy a hard time over a slight modification to a non-critical system is ludicrous.

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

As long as the cut ends are insulated

I agree, (even if I dislike the idea of cutting off the lead), that insulating the ends, properly should be a reasonable way of shortening the lead.

nothing can go wrong.

Insulation tape's adhesive can deteriorate (lose stickiness) and/or slip over time. It may be unprofessionally applied by an in-experienced person, who may badly mess up the job.

is ludicrous.

I agree, that I may be overly safety conscience with this.

 

[Virgorising]

People take risks. If they make mistakes they pay the price. There are many more risky things being discussed in these forums and others. Open your eyes and save the world. ...

Sorry, I unsubscribed to this thread and so, did not see recent posts.

Re the above, U BET! What does anyone think the nucleus of innovation centers on in any arena?

It's getting which rules are arcane and doctrinaire and which are not.

And here I am, being attacked for this, for me, no brainer, tiny little inspiration....while so many on this site are all about something I would never ever do: OVERCLOCKING.

 

[Virgorising]

It's just wire. As long as the cut ends are insulated, nothing can go wrong.

He's not tinkering with the guts, replacing capacitors and upgrading transistors. Heck, I do this sort of stuff all the time, just hit it with a pair of side cutters, use electrical tape on the ends, done. I do it in prototypes or bench PSUs. It's not ideal, no, but giving this guy a hard time over a slight modification to a non-critical system is ludicrous.

YES!!!! DUH!!!! And, by the way I am female. With long, skinny, dextrous fingas.

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