( Gaming PC ) surge protection enough or not needed?

Denzel_1 · Apr 5, 2016

Hey guys Im recently just order my first PC that cost me arround 2500 dollars and I dont want it to burn/fried so I order also this surge protector http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlet-Protector-TLP1008TELTV/dp/B0000AI0NC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

is this enough or I shouldnt use it

I have a very good electricity so it doesnt cut too often or anything but I choose it to prevent

CountMike · Apr 6, 2016

If you have good electricity and everything is grounded properly it should be enough but it's not foolproof. A good PSU can soak up a lot power fluctuations.

Denzel_1 · Apr 6, 2016

CountMike :

So like I said I have a good electricity, so that surge protector I choose will be good right?

CountMike · Apr 7, 2016

Can't hurt but it's only over-voltage spike protection, it won't help in case of voltage fluctuation or under voltage like UPS does. Still advised to unplug it in case of severe electrical storm with nearby flash and thunder.

Denzel_1 · Apr 7, 2016

CountMike :

So it will be good but you still suggest me when there is a storm and/or thunders to turn it off and unplug the PC from the surge protector?

CountMike · Apr 7, 2016

No device of that size can stop hundreds of thousands of volts from getting thru and arc over. Good part of adapters like that is that whole thing and everything connected can be unplugged from the wall. I have seen few computers damaged by nearby lightning strikes including couple of mine. Just turning them off without unplugging from the wall is not good protection.

Denzel_1 · Apr 7, 2016

CountMike :

so what I should do I always use the surge protector that will protect atleast a little bit since my electricity is good but when there is a storm/lightning I should disconnect all the pc and surge protector from the electrial outlet

CountMike · Apr 7, 2016

Yes, that's only sure way.

Denzel_1 · Apr 7, 2016

CountMike :

btw just one more thing I have a EVGA G2 750W with 80+ Gold will it also absorb damage if anything pass suddenly?

CountMike · Apr 7, 2016

Yes, that's good PSU. it also has some protection built in it.

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