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Will this voltage regulator have a competent surge protector?

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September 7, 2014 1:51:13 AM

For the sake of safety and peace of mind I've decided to probably get this Voltage regulator http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?...

I don't want to shell out to get a UPS because there are literally no power cuts where I live. This voltage regulator obviously comes from a good brand and will help my PC last longer, but will its surge protection be enough? it's only 300 joules and I've read from belkin I need 3000 or so for protection for my gaming PC, but surge protectors with that level of protection are over £100 and I'm not up for paying that! http://www.amazon.co.uk/BV108230-06-BLK-Protector-Satel... ok, £46, but still..

will I be OK?

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September 7, 2014 2:38:54 AM

A voltage regulator really isn't necessary - a decent surge protector and a good quality PSU are all you need. The surge protector protects you from spikes and your PSU regulates and conditions the power for your other components. I would consider a voltage regulator if you lived in a third-world country, but last time I visited the UK it didn't really seem to fall into the "under-developed country" category, other than driving on the wrong side of the road :) 

Here are three completely sufficient surge protectors that are all under 12 GBP:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-ST10B-Extension-Enginee...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-SurgeArrest-Essential-suppr...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-SurgeMaster-4-Way-1m-Cab...
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September 7, 2014 2:52:00 AM

36 years in the uk and I never had anything damaged by a surge. It depends how close you are expecting the lightening to hit. Have you got a like to ehere you read about the protection required?
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September 7, 2014 1:44:05 PM

leeb2013 said:
36 years in the uk and I never had anything damaged by a surge. It depends how close you are expecting the lightening to hit. Have you got a like to ehere you read about the protection required?


I don;t know what that means lol. good to know, I might just go surge protector and be done with it.
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September 7, 2014 1:46:56 PM

volcanoscout said:
A voltage regulator really isn't necessary - a decent surge protector and a good quality PSU are all you need. The surge protector protects you from spikes and your PSU regulates and conditions the power for your other components. I would consider a voltage regulator if you lived in a third-world country, but last time I visited the UK it didn't really seem to fall into the "under-developed country" category, other than driving on the wrong side of the road :) 

Here are three completely sufficient surge protectors that are all under 12 GBP:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-ST10B-Extension-Enginee...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/APC-SurgeArrest-Essential-suppr...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-SurgeMaster-4-Way-1m-Cab...


Thankyou. I've had huge mixed opinions about all this stuff about UPSes and Surge Protectors and Voltage regulators... it's way worse than the PSU misinformation about how many watts you need. I think I'll just go surge protector and feel good enough about it.

Contrary to popular belief, Scotland is not a third world country where the haggis is hunted by the tribesmen in the glens. :L
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September 7, 2014 1:51:46 PM

Where do you hunt them? Is a license required? Have fun with your gamer and don't sweat the small stuff :) 
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September 7, 2014 2:22:34 PM

volcanoscout said:
Where do you hunt them? Is a license required? Have fun with your gamer and don't sweat the small stuff :) 


haha, thanks. It'll be my first PC. My current laptop has been a nightmare since I've got it, I really don't reccomend gaming laptops to anyone. Spent £1450 3 years ago on something that is now 4 times weaker and much smaller than the pc I'll get for £1300 ( a price which includes everything from monitor to keyboard to mic to surge protector etc.) I'l still be totally broke until i can get a new job this year but at least I'll be able to play games again and not have to deal with frame drops, crashes and general hassle.
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