[Info-vax] ChatGPT solved it for me, again...

[Johnny Billquist]

I wouldn't really trust ChatGPT with anything that I actually cared about...

On 2023-02-15 10:41, Slo wrote:
> Each computer has specific power requirements that are tailored to its components and specifications. Using a power supply that is not designed for a particular system can result in insufficient power being delivered to critical components, or in some cases, too much power, which can cause damage to the components.

That is complete nonsense. "Too much power"? Sounds like directly from a 
bad science fiction movie.

I can throw a 5MW power supply at my light bulb, and it won't hurt. Just 
because it can deliver that much don't mean it will. It will only 
deliver as much as is consumed. The voltage have to be right, or else 
the magic smoke disappears, but the amperage is just matching was is 
consumed. And power is just the product of volt and ampere.

That is why the PS indicates the max. It's not what might be currently 
delivered, but just what the maximum load the PS can handle.

If the connector fit, the voltage levels are correct, then the only 
thing is you do not want a PS that cannot handle the load, because then 
obviously things will not work.

But "too much power"? There is no such thing in this context.

> Furthermore, there could also be compatibility issues with the power connectors, voltage, and amperage requirements of the AlphaStation XP1000, which can damage the system or result in unexpected behavior.
> 
> Therefore, it is recommended that you use only the power supply that is specifically designed for the AlphaStation XP1000 to ensure optimal performance, stability, and reliability of the system.

This is at least partially a lot of nonsense. But that is the (I think) 
main problem with ChatGPT. It delivers nonsense with a lot of 
confidence, making people believe it just because they don't know enough 
themselves.

   Johnny