Would an old fat PS3's power cord work with a newish PS4 slim? I don't wanna fry the machine trying.
Dumb question about power cords
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I've never owned either one, but couldn't you google for the answer?
I stumbled upon this page which suggested "yes".
I stumbled upon this page which suggested "yes".
It has been my experience that as long as the actual connection is the same - from memory the PS3 used a standard PC “kettle cord” - it is the power supply that will determine if something fries.
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Yeah, it's fine as long as the connector is the same.
Generally speaking, it's one of those generic parts that companies don't really have a reason to customize.
Generally speaking, it's one of those generic parts that companies don't really have a reason to customize.
This isn't related to the PS4 question, but you cannot (should not) use a PC 'kettle' lead for an actual kettle, despite the connectors being the same.
Depends on the wattage of the kettle and how much the PC power lead can safely provide. Kettles seem to range about 1000-3000W, so a fairly common 10A power lead could be fine for the lower end of that spectrum, assuming the wire gauge isn't too weedy.
I think that's generally the issue, the wire for genuine kettle leads is thicker than a standard power lead. In the UK kettles typically run 2000W +.
Apparently in the UK, after an episode of a soap opera (I think it was Eastenders) finishes, enough people all put the kettle on at once that there's a serious and sudden spike in power usage across the grid that the system has to be prepared for.
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As a general principle, as long as the connectors fit, it's probably okay. The main thing to be careful of is the power supply: some kit really does not like the wrong wattage or voltage going through it.
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