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

[Simon Clubley]

On 2023-02-14, Slo <slovuj at gmail.com> wrote:
> I have these two boxes, but was never sure about this, so I asked
> ChatGPT for help. I took apart the PWS 500au simply because of
> lack of space -- it works perfectly! I don't know what to do
> with the parts, but would like to at least reuse the power supply, hence:
>
> Me:
> Can the power supply from DIGITAL Personal Workstation 500au used in  AlphaStation XP1000
>
> ChatGPT:
> The Digital Personal Workstation 500au and the AlphaStation XP1000 are from 
> different generations of Digital/Compaq/HP workstations, and they have 
> different power supply requirements.
> The Digital Personal Workstation 500au uses a 200-watt power supply, while 
> the AlphaStation XP1000 uses a 700-watt power supply. In addition, the 
> power connectors on these two systems are different, so even if you were 
> able to physically fit the power supply from one system into the other, 
> it would not work properly.
> Therefore, it is not recommended to use the power supply from a Digital 
> Personal Workstation 500au in an AlphaStation XP1000. It is important to 
> use the correct power supply for your system to ensure stable and 
> reliable operation, and to avoid any potential damage to your hardware.
>
> (I find this a competent support answer about something a bit obscure!)

Don't you recognise a consultant's response when you see one ? :-) :-)

A simple yes or no answer got turned into a pompous long-winded answer
full of important-sounding words and phrases designed to trick you into
thinking the consultant is _way_ more clever and knowledgeable than you are.

Yes, ChatGPT is indeed perfect consultant material. :-)

Simon.

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