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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.
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.
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.
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
http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&sourc...5e652ab32f50f3
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Joules = watts x seconds, therefore watts = joules/seconds
http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&safe=...5e652ab32f50f3
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http://electronics.howstuffworks.com...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.
lol wondering if this Sesuna dude is implying we computer nerds need to get more lady action?
Weird......
did somebody say something about RAMing 8gb of asian escorts?
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!
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Originally Posted by Bettysue
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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.
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Originally Posted by suicidesspyder
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.