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Re:Nvidia investigating reports of RTX 4090 power cables bur... by Covzire on Sunday October 30, 2022 @12:09PM (#33395662)
A common misconception about the US is that the US is only 110V. 220V service in homes in America is standard, it's just that standard power plugs around the house get 110V because of split phase breaker boxes. This lets 220V be available for large appliances like Washers, Dryers etc using the full phases, and 110-120V to the rest of the house using only half phase.

In my next house, I think I'll request a 220V outlet in my kitchen with a UK style plug, so I can have my fast tea kettle.

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Re:Nvidia investigating reports of RTX 4090 power cables bur... by onethought on Monday October 31, 2022 @02:45AM (#33402699)
Doesn't seem like a misconception. It seems like y'all have 110v power outlets. Having 220-240v somewhere else is kind of moot... The power socket IS the interface, so if the interface is 110v, then the switcher box, the power line, the high voltage power line, the power plants voltage aren't really relevant.
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