We've had a light of thunderstorms. Best surge protector or power supply?
2007-09-04 09:29:06 · 9 answers · asked by narce_con 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I meant to say, best POWER SUPPLY or UPS for a pc with a 380 w power supply.
2007-09-07 07:23:53 · update #1
I'd get a battery backup / surge protector
http://www.apc.com
2007-09-04 09:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by Z 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats true. Unplugging it is 100% safe. However, your not always there to do so. I would suggest an surge protector with a battery backup. Not the little power strips. They dont work. You want an APC or similar device. The battery will provide clean power for about 30-45 minutes in teh event of an outage and the software will power the PC down if the battery life is used up. The device will also provide protection against surges and brown outs. They run about 100-200 dollars
2007-09-04 09:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by Digging for answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, (ANS) from what you have said in your posting it sounds like you live in an area were the mains power supply fluctuates a good deal all the time. I would suggest to you that a surge & spike protector is highly desirable & more than just desirable but essential. **Remember a surge & spike protector is designed to flatten out the mains supply so that the output to your equipment is smooth & consistent. i.e. mains fluctuations=> surge protector strip=> smooth out to PC **A good quality surge & spike protector strip will help prevent brown outs, protect you from spiking of the supply when the current goes up suddenly for a short duration, helps protect the equipment if the mains supply is cut,etc,etc. **NOTE: But a surge & spike protector MAY NOT always protect you from a lightening strike? I have my workstation sat on a rubber mat (its only an old car mat but it does the job) and this helps provide some extra protection and insulation from electrical damage. **If you DON'T run your computer 24/7 then its worth turning it off during large thunder storms as an extra safety precaution. **YES! you can have an electrician come and test your supply but you would have to pay a fee for that. However, you could contact your electricity provider and ask them if they could test your supply?? Ivan
2016-05-21 03:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best surge protector is made by monster power. THEY MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE POWER SURGES. If in the lucky event your computer frys from the power surge. Monster will replace your computer with the same parts. AND IT'S A LIFE TIME WARRANTY.
2007-09-04 09:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Michael Y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. The ONLY full protection against lightening is to unplug it. There are many good UPS systems out there. I use a 500 VA unit which will shut the system down softly when the battery gets low. APC.
2007-09-04 09:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget that no matter what power protection you have, if you don't protect phone lines or network cables they can toast you PC too. So find a protector with ability to protect your incoming connections too.
2007-09-04 09:58:32 · answer #6 · answered by Charlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a UPS (Uninterrupted power supply ) you can buy them at any of the big stores and they will give you up to 15 min of power to shut down before lossing info.
2007-09-04 09:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by J H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know UPS manufacters say a UPS can handle it,
but they can not, just unplug if your that worried, also
dont forget about your phone, or cable cord, lightning
can take many paths in.
2007-09-04 09:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.apc.com/
2007-09-04 09:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋