2006-12-07 06:37:58 · 6 answers · asked by kelvin s 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
if you dont want your computer to fry or any other electrical attachement, yes
your wall outlet doesn't provide a constant and stable source of electirity, and actually "spiled" . A power surge can help regulate that electriticy and provide you with even amounts to your electirical units.
2006-12-07 06:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For it to power on.. no. But say a storm cause you a brown outage and its not plugged into a surge protector then there is a good chance that your computer will have problems after that or may not even boot up again.
2006-12-07 06:41:50 · answer #2 · answered by Blaman1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to have a fried motherboard, then yes. It only takes 4 volts of electricity to destroy it and then you're putting out the cash again for a new system. Keep in mind, battery backups are a lot better than surge protectors. If you get the surge protector, get one with at least 1000 joules otherwise you're wasting your money.
2006-12-07 06:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not absolute necessary to do it. But it will protect your computer if there is a power surge.
To be more safe, you can also consider using a UPS, which will provide power when there is a power outage. You will have a chance to save your work and properly shutdown your computer.
2006-12-07 06:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by bull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if there is a random power outage or freak lightning storm, then you are screwed without a surge protector.
2006-12-07 06:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! there are too many chances of your computer frying. a surge protector will help limit your chances of something going wrong.
2006-12-10 06:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by cherylbooth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋