Surge protector

[suicidesspyder]

Ok i went out and bought a surge protector rated for 4000 joules, and still doesnt allow my 850w power supply to turn on. My question is wtf are joules and can someone help point me to a surge protector to cover 850 w supply allowing it the power to turn on. Currently i just have tower connected to wall to install disks and drivers and programs but unplug it when i sleep and goto work. Thanks for any help.

[Ualaa]

I've got an 850 watt power supply.
I'm using the cheapest "monster" power bar the store had, 4 years ago.

Nothing fancy, but like the color coded plugs.
I've used generic power bars, and they power the system fine.

[suicidesspyder]

Ok on this almost every dang surge protector i see has joules on it. Ive looked it up tried figuring it out and nothing. Could someone tell me how many joules would be able to run a 850w power supply on a computer. All this math is killing my brain. Thank you.

[Tight]

ehh you looking for a simple surge protector or a UPS? (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
I use Mustek UPS PowerMust 1590. (About 140€ or so) That one is good for up to 900W. Should give you about 10-15 min to shutdown your computer when the power fails. (If your not at your pc it will shutdown automatically with in that time frame.) It also functions like a surge protector for power spikes. Ex: lightning ect.

sorry if i missed the whole point here but im really hung over.. :S

[Nortien]

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&source=hp&q=joules+to+watts&btnG&fp=d45e652ab32f50f3


Joules = watts x seconds, therefore watts = joules/seconds

[Nortien]

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&safe=off&q=surge+protector+ratings&meta=&aq=&oq=surge+protector+ratings&fp=d45e652ab32f50f3


http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector7.htm
Surge Protector Ratings

On a listed surge protector, you should find a couple of ratings. Look for:


Clamping voltage - This tells you what voltage will cause the MOVs to conduct electricity to the ground line. A lower clamping voltage indicates better protection. There are three levels of protection in the UL rating -- 330 V, 400 V and 500 V. Generally, a clamping voltage more than 400 V is too high.
Energy absorption/dissipation - This rating, given in joules, tells you how much energy the surge protector can absorb before it fails. A higher number indicates greater protection. Look for a protector that is at least rated at 200 to 400 joules. For better protection, look for a rating of 600 joules or more.
Response time - Surge protectors don't kick in immediately; there is a very slight delay as they respond to the power surge. A longer response time tells you that your computer (or other equipment) will be exposed to the surge for a greater amount of time. Look for a surge protector that responds in less than one nanosecond.

[Tight]

lol wondering if this Sesuna dude is implying we computer nerds need to get more lady action?

[Fizzler]

Weird......

[Bettysue]

did somebody say something about RAMing 8gb of asian escorts?

[Otlecs]

Nothing to see here. Sesuna is just a spambot and their posts will disppear when a mod gets out of bed ;)

For the love of God, don't go clicking on those links!

[Naysayer]

did somebody say something about RAMing 8gb of asian escorts?

:eek:
:D

[suicidesspyder]

Ok still wondering how many joules would cover 850w or am i really destined to pay 180 dollars for a surge protector for my computer grr. The most expensive thing on the computer is the thing that gives it electricity sheesh go figure.

[Naysayer]

Ok still wondering how many joules would cover 850w or am i really destined to pay 180 dollars for a surge protector for my computer grr. The most expensive thing on the computer is the thing that gives it electricity sheesh go figure.


Do you have a lot of lightning storms in Connecticut? I dunno if it's worth buying one of those premium surge protectors unless you live in a place that has a lot, or are running more than one pc worth several thou$and$. I think a simple $20 surge protector from best buy would cover it, but hey, you never know. My $20 surge protector has kept my pc's safe for several years.