I have a Corsair VS 550 that got burnt out due to power fluctuation. I can't buy any solid PSU as of yet, so I wanted to know

Mordorboard · Dec 19, 2014

I have a Corsair VS 550 that got burnt out due to power fluctuation. I can't buy any solid PSU as of yet, so I wanted to know if a surge protection power strip like the Belkin F9E400 could help prevent it from winking out again.

All help is appreciated. I'm skint right now.

badboyrog2 · Dec 19, 2014

never connect a pc without a surge protection bar..

choose one with a minimum of 700 joules instead

Mordorboard · Dec 19, 2014

Lesson learnt far too late.

Could you also tell me why I should NOT go for a sub-700 joule model? I'm not a savant in this regard.

badboyrog2 · Dec 19, 2014

Check the surge protector's energy absorption rating, and its "clamping voltage." The absorption rating is, as the name implies, how much energy it can absorb before it fails. You'll want something at least 700 joules or higher. (Higher is better here.) The clamping voltage is the voltage that will trigger the surge protector—or essentially when the surge protector wakes up and starts absorbing energy. Look for something around 400 V or less. Lower is better here. Finally, see if response time is listed in the product details

Mordorboard · Dec 24, 2014

Thanks a bunch!

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