surge protector question

Robin · 11-24-2005, 01:24 AM

what is recommended when selecting a surge protector?
the packages have a wide range of joules - from 70 to 1500 - so what is really needed for a computer?
thanks

Verve · 11-24-2005, 03:14 AM

I would be a good idea to have a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). It lets your computer stay on when the power goes out for a number of minutes (usually 10-15).
http://www.tigerdirect.com/Applicati...&Sku=T105-1158 For only $34.99 this isn't too bad a deal. Or better, go to a local store, then you won't have to pay shipping. Mine has saved my butt a couple times. Believe me, you won't realize how worthwhile it is until the power goes out

shupola · 11-24-2005, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starwarsman

I would be a good idea to have a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). It lets your computer stay on when the power goes out for a number of minutes (usually 10-15).
http://www.tigerdirect.com/Applicati...&Sku=T105-1158 For only $34.99 this isn't too bad a deal. Or better, go to a local store, then you won't have to pay shipping. Mine has saved my butt a couple times. Believe me, you won't realize how worthwhile it is until the power goes out

or, just get a laptop.....same effect.

Verve · 11-24-2005, 05:03 AM

I've been wanting to look into what kind of battery you would need to have a desktop PC run out your car for extended periods. That would be sweet, pull over to the side of the road and do some gaming

shupola · 11-24-2005, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starwarsman

I've been wanting to look into what kind of battery you would need to have a desktop PC run out your car for extended periods. That would be sweet, pull over to the side of the road and do some gaming

power inverter??

Robin · 11-24-2005, 06:29 PM

[quote=Starwarsman]I would be a good idea to have a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). It lets your computer stay on when the power goes out for a number of minutes (usually 10-15).
[url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/Applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?

thanks for the link and it looks handy

but what about the white one on the right side of the screen for 9.99?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=557821

which one do I really need?

super_xero · 11-24-2005, 08:43 PM

the ups is handey inded once i had a power cut and lost a whole 10 page essay

ever since i hated the world hehe anyway its uselfull

Verve · 11-24-2005, 08:52 PM

[quote=Robin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starwarsman

I would be a good idea to have a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). It lets your computer stay on when the power goes out for a number of minutes (usually 10-15).
[url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/Applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?

thanks for the link and it looks handy

but what about the white one on the right side of the screen for 9.99?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=557821

which one do I really need?

That isn't a UPS, its just a normal surge protector. If you decide to go with a normal surge protector, they are really all the same, so it doesn't matter too much.

Robin · 11-25-2005, 01:36 AM

okAY

Verve · 11-25-2005, 05:22 AM

Is that a sarcastic okay, or a regular okay?

11-24-2005, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Robin Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 117	surge protector question what is recommended when selecting a surge protector? the packages have a wide range of joules - from 70 to 1500 - so what is really needed for a computer? thanks

11-24-2005, 03:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,497	I would be a good idea to have a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). It lets your computer stay on when the power goes out for a number of minutes (usually 10-15). http://www.tigerdirect.com/Applicati...&Sku=T105-1158 For only $34.99 this isn't too bad a deal. Or better, go to a local store, then you won't have to pay shipping. Mine has saved my butt a couple times. Believe me, you won't realize how worthwhile it is until the power goes out __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

11-24-2005, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,497	I've been wanting to look into what kind of battery you would need to have a desktop PC run out your car for extended periods. That would be sweet, pull over to the side of the road and do some gaming __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

11-24-2005, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Robin Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 117	[quote=Starwarsman]I would be a good idea to have a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). It lets your computer stay on when the power goes out for a number of minutes (usually 10-15). [url]http://www.tigerdirect.com/Applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp? thanks for the link and it looks handy but what about the white one on the right side of the screen for 9.99? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=557821 which one do I really need? Last edited by Robin; 11-24-2005 at 06:39 PM.

11-25-2005, 05:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,497	Is that a sarcastic okay, or a regular okay? __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

11-24-2005, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
super_xero Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,307	the ups is handey inded once i had a power cut and lost a whole 10 page essay ever since i hated the world hehe anyway its uselfull

11-25-2005, 01:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Robin Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 117	okAY

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