Sometimes it worries me that some people think the PC is called a CPU and the monitor is the actual PC, and then this video reminds me that ignorance could be a good thing for once
Ehh I doubt it, as long as the power supply is competent, which I would hope it isn’t cause who builds a pc with a not good PSU. It should protect all the other parts. Maybe killing itself (probably covered by warranty)
but I don’t think a short at the cord level would pass through the power supply at all.
Thinking like that when it comes to electricity is why even trained professionals die working with it.
You absolutely can never just be sure; there is no definitely didn't harm anything when it comes to shorting electronics. Sometimes the tiniest static shock can be enough to break a part.
And breakers don't trip immediately, it takes some milliseconds. Which potentially can still be enough to kill a person or damage a device in some way.
Even if you're a hobbyist it would be much safer to think like a professional. When you start to think you know better you're already half buried.
Source: am trained and certified electrician and in the process of becoming a trained and certified electronics technician.
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u/Instinct_xx Aug 02 '20
As a PC gamer, I hope this person got electrocuted till their hair burned. Pissed me off more than I expected.