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    Alienware m9750 Power Supply Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Skeebles, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. Skeebles

    Skeebles Newbie

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    Hey folks,

    I'll be heading on a road trip tomorrow, its gonna take around 10 hours so I thought I'd lug my m9750 with me. I intend on buying a power inverter for my car's 12 volt plug that converts 12V DC power to 120V standard wall socket power at 400 watts. Would there be any problem with this that I would encounter? I've read that the m9750's wattage only peaks at arround 140 watts, but i'm a little concerned about the voltage it needs. any thoughts?

    Thanks.
     
    Skeebles, Apr 8, 2009
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  2. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    Hello,

    We will recommend Belkin AC adapter, you will have no issues when using your system on the road. Hope this helps.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Apr 8, 2009
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  3. gaming_zedman

    gaming_zedman Notebook Evangelist

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    You'll be fine. I've done the same, as long as you dont leave it on and plugged in when your car is off.
     
    gaming_zedman, Apr 8, 2009
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    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    Well my M9750 successfully blew up a 300w car inverter so i'd look to be getting at least 400w :)
    Also if your getting one that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket you'll need to make sure it has a suffiicently high rating fuse in both the cars system and in the plug itself (I think it's about 20A needed - not 100% sure)
     
    simonmpoulton, Apr 8, 2009
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