surge protector question

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Robin

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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
 
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/Applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=195935&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 :)
 
Starwarsman said:
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/Applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=195935&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 :)
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or, just get a laptop.....same effect.:P
 
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 :D
 
Starwarsman said:
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 :D
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power inverter??
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Starwarsman said:
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/Applicat...p?EdpNo=557821 which one do I really need?
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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
 
Robin said:
Starwarsman said:
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/Applicat... all the same, so it doesn't matter too much.
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