hard drives and low voltage

[anon]

Will continual operation of hdd's at a low voltage (<102 V - USA should be
range of 95 - 130V) potentially shorten the life of a hdd?

Are standard PC power supplies voltage regulated?

 

[Rod Speed]

Will continual operation of hdd's at a low voltage (<102 V - USA
should be range of 95 - 130V) potentially shorten the life of a hdd?

Nope, thats fine, its within the acceptible range.

Are standard PC power supplies voltage regulated?

Yep.

 

[Eric Gisin]

| On Tue, 24 Jun 2003 17:59:16 -0400
|
| > Will continual operation of hdd's at a low voltage (<102 V - USA
| > should be range of 95 - 130V) potentially shorten the life of a hdd?
| >
Computer don't run on AC, they run on 5/12V DC.

| > Are standard PC power supplies voltage regulated?
|
| Yes, they are. How well depends on the quality of the particular power
| supply. Antec rates theirs for 90-135V and 47-63 Hz.
|
That's the ATX spec, every name brand PS should follow that.

| Nonetheless, if your power is normally running below 102V it would be a
| good idea to get a line conditioner.

Why?

I've had a computer running on a generator running out of gas. Just run out
and fill the tank, no problems.