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05-09-2008, 10:30 AM
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need some advice on surge protection..
been looking.. but last night the lights went out from a strike down the street
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05-09-2008, 02:32 PM
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Anyone shoud do, I have belking and some GE and have had no issues for the last 5yrs now..
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05-09-2008, 03:32 PM
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I know they're more expensive... but a Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) is a good investment. That way you get added surge protection as well as the ability to save anthing important should your power go out. I recommend APC for a UPS and I've been perfectly happy w/ Belkin as a surge protector.
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05-09-2008, 04:41 PM
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I agree with others on brand, I have never really shopped for any specific surge protector. Generally when I build I just stop by Costco and get whatever they have. I think as long as you buy one designed for computers, not just a power strip with a breaker, you will be ok. Most come with a garentee for replacement if your computer is fryed, never had to use it, but if it is from a major brand it might be concidered added security. Kat
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05-12-2008, 06:54 PM
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so do i need a UPS PLUS a surgeprotector, or does the ups handle that as well? thx |
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05-12-2008, 08:39 PM
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The UPS should handle that.
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05-13-2008, 01:35 AM
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can anyone recommend a specific model of apc ups for me to check out
thx |
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05-14-2008, 08:23 AM
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This one should do the job http://www.apcc.com/resource/include...ase_sku=BE650R |
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10-24-2008, 08:49 PM
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APC Back-UPS ES 750 = 750VA 450 watts will this have enough power to support my 46" LCD and my tower? I run my pc to my LCD so i obviously need the LCD to be powered in the event of a power outage. thanks |
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10-24-2008, 10:51 PM
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be sure to check the documentation for the LCD to verify power consumption |
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10-24-2008, 11:50 PM
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The power supply in the tower is a Nexus 600 watt I really don't understand how any of these factors relate to each other, so I'm at all your your mercies. Thanks. |
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10-25-2008, 06:24 PM
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10-26-2008, 12:40 AM
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Try using the online UPS selector at the APC site below..
http://www.apcc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm ---pete--- |
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10-26-2008, 02:19 AM
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I already bought the APC 750, it's sitting in my living room.
There was no option for 46" LCD in the Monitor selecition, which really isn't surprising I guess. I chose dual monitor instead, cheapest option it gave me was APC BACK-UPS 1200VA 120V for $200 |
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