[NTLUG:Discuss] OT:Hardware question

[Steve Baker]

David Ross wrote:

> computer A  has power supply A
> computer B has power supply B
> power supply B works in computer A
> power supply A works in computer B
> power supply B works in computer B
> power supply A DOES NOT work in computer A

So *perhaps*...

Computer A needs X amps of power.
Computer B needs Y amps of power.
Power supply A delivers Y amps of power.
Power supply B delivers X amps of power.

...if X > Y then the symptoms would be as you describe.

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