Electric Wire rating

[AG-51_Thud]

Assuming it's a go for Tailhook 2017 at my place so I'm starting to prep the garage by installing electrical wires along the back wall before insulating and drywall.
With a potential of 6-8 computers connected, should I stick  to 12 gauge or would it be wiser to go with 10'gauge?  The circuit breaker panel is on the same wall so it's an easy install. 

[AG-51_Bulldog]

Your 12 gauge wire will be up to code specs and plenty to push as about as much current as you can deliver. The trick is not to put to many outlets on 1 breaker. Being in a garage and if you plan on running multiple power tools etc, you may want to add an additional breaker. If you plan on having a refrigerator or a freezer you will want to isolate those type of appliances on a single breaker. or if you plan on having a wall mount type power strip you might consider or make sure they limit the outlets per that location.

[AG-51_Thud]

Thank you Bulldog. The beer fridge is already on a separate line. So it sound like two recepticals on one breaker and a single on a separate one to handle the portable (roll around) A/C unit should suffice then.

[AG-51_Bulldog]

Remember being in a garage, especially you could always use power in all different locations... Normally you can put 6-8 outlets per a breaker and only isolate the location where you expect high or demanding usage. Your electrician should be able to help with your layout when you tell him your plans...

[AG-51_Thud]

   thanks.

[AG-51_Bulldog]

Ah come on Thud this is fun little projects like this!!!!!! (that is if you can keep CINC happy during this time)...LOL...

[AG-51_Glider]

Depends on your breaker size:

15A = #14
20A = #12

Can't put a 15/20A receptacle on a 30A circuit so #12 would be max needed. Also if you are only using a 15A breaker there is no reason to install #12.

[AG-51_Thud]

Lol.  was suppose to be 

I'm all thumbs today.

[AG-51_Bulldog]

What Glider said However recommend always running 12 gauge wire regardless!!

[AG-51_Thud]

Yeh, thats my plan (12 & 20a). I was just a bit concerned with all computers running through the same wire run. 

I appreciate bith of you providing feedback.

[AG-51_Bulldog]

Depending on the turnout there may be a need to run CPU's off separate breakers... Anymore on my remodels I always just use 30A breakers, unless plans call for GCI or something else!!! May be a little over kill but keeps from popping breakers all the time!!

If you want to test your system before people arrive just plug in 20 fans like we did at Razors a few years back...LOL... and if it's not enough run an extension cord from the neighbors outlet...LOL

[AG-51_Glider]

Thud- If you have 1000W power supplies and assuming you are running at max then each unit equal 8A. Most are not running full tilt so I would plan on 3-4 computers per 20A circuit. 750W is 6.25A so considering actual load maybe 4-5 computers. Depends on how conservative you want to plan it. 

[AG-51_Bulldog]

Got to love it when these engineers get involved!!! Throw a big ass breaker in there and go till she blows or melts down... it's all good!!!LOL...

[AG-51_Thud]

rest assured, the beer fridge is on it's own line so it will always be cold. 

[AG-51_Bulldog]

Just got to love it when a man has his priorities right!!!