Best surge protector/outlet multiplier.
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Alcarese12
September 9, 2014 7:14:21 PM
Hi I have a gaming beast with a 600W evga PSU. I needs really need extra outlets where my pc is plugged in, but that's as far as the pc cord reaches. I really need an outlet modifier but don't know anything about power. Please link me to one I would prefer amazon.
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Alcarese12
September 9, 2014 7:18:37 PM
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Cyberpower UPS units are great. I have two of them. One that has active PFC for my computer and electronics upstairs and a regular one for downstairs tv and electronics. What sort of budget are you considering? And what is the exact model of your PSU? And what do you think the maximum power draw for the electronics connected to it would end up being?
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Alcarese12
September 9, 2014 7:54:29 PM
NBSN said:
Cyberpower UPS units are great. I have two of them. One that has active PFC for my computer and electronics upstairs and a regular one for downstairs tv and electronics. What sort of budget are you considering? And what is the exact model of your PSU? And what do you think the maximum power draw for the electronics connected to it would end up being?My price range is $100 or under, it turns out I don't have an evga I have a corsair cx600 PSU. I need power for my moniter my pc and possibly a 3d printer with a quote saying "12v 30amp switching power supply (good for 115v and 230v outlets)" also probably things like phone chargers.
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Alcarese12
September 9, 2014 8:04:36 PM
NBSN said:
Cyberpower UPS units are great. I have two of them. One that has active PFC for my computer and electronics upstairs and a regular one for downstairs tv and electronics. What sort of budget are you considering? And what is the exact model of your PSU? And what do you think the maximum power draw for the electronics connected to it would end up being?NBSN said:
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1000AVRLCD-Intellige...is a pretty good one and in your budget.
Ok, but what if I just need extra outlets. I'm not worried about power surges.
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If you just need extra outlets then just get any surge protector. But normal surge protectors really don't protect from surges. $5 - $10 will get you one of those. If you want actual surge protection of any kind you really have to get a UPS. Since you are not worried about power surges, then like I said, any cheap old power strip will do.
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Alcarese12
September 9, 2014 8:18:15 PM
NBSN said:
If you just need extra outlets then just get any surge protector. But normal surge protectors really don't protect from surges. $5 - $10 will get you one of those. If you want actual surge protection of any kind you really have to get a UPS. Since you are not worried about power surges, then like I said, any cheap old power strip will do.So, one last time to clarify things, I can just buy any surge protector and it could power all 3 of those items or more at the same time. Could this power all three at the same time possibly? http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Outlet-Pivot-Surge-Protect...
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As long as it has enough plugs for whatever you want, then it can power it. You have to worry more about overloading your home circuit breaker if you have a crappy electrical system in your home. With my UPS it does a lot of things that makes up for having power issues in my town and home. Not only does it protect from surges and power outages, but it also regulates the power coming into my computer. There is software that came with my UPS that installs to my PC and then there is a USB cable that goes from the UPS to my PC, and it will regulate the power for what is ideal for my system...adjusting the voltage whenever the power from the wall fluctuates any (even if it does not cause a large surge or power outage). That is the active PFC that it has and why I had to spend a lot more on the one my PC is connected to.
Why spend $30 on a product that does not do any real good, when you could spend more on a product that actually helps? I wanted to protect my investment as much as possible. Then again I spent $3,000 on my PC and have several hundred more tied into the other electronics in this room. To each their own of course.
So yes, as long as it has the number of plugs you want, then it should be okay.
Why spend $30 on a product that does not do any real good, when you could spend more on a product that actually helps? I wanted to protect my investment as much as possible. Then again I spent $3,000 on my PC and have several hundred more tied into the other electronics in this room. To each their own of course.
So yes, as long as it has the number of plugs you want, then it should be okay.
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westom
September 10, 2014 6:41:26 AM
Alcarese12 said:
Ok, but what if I just need extra outlets. I'm not worried about power surges. First off, get back to reality. Anyone can read spec numbers for any UPS. Its surge protection is near zero - a trivial hundreds of joules. Destructive surges can be hundreds of thousands of joules. A UPS is recommmended only because many read the expression "surge protection" in a color glossy sales brochure. And ignore all relevant specification numbers. Then assumed those near zero joules are 100% protection. Many forget that every informed recommendation must always be based in and provide numbers.
You need a power strip. Best one sells for less than $10 in Walmart. It has no surge protector components to start a house fire. What to look for: It must have a 15 amp circuit breaker. And it must have a UL listing. That is the safeest and best power strip. Others are available (but hard to find) with more than six outlets.
All homeowners need surge protection. An effective protector (that costs about $1 per protected appliance) must be located elsewhere to make a low impedance (ie 'less than 10 foot') connection to what acutally does surge protection. Single point earth ground. Only that absorbs hundreds of thousands of joules harmlessly and without protector failure (or fire). IOW surge protection that does best and costs least must be at the service entrance.
Power strips must have the circuit braeaker and UL listing. Any that does not is less safe.
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