PC problem. ok i think i know what it is. need advice though.

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Plus the APS boxes condition your line too, they stabilize the voltage from spikes and drop outs.

Surge Proctector wont solve the power cutting in and out, it will protect you from power surges, kinda like a fuse that will blow before it gets to any of your electronics...you need one of those APS boxes that holds a charge for like 30 minutes if your power goes down. It recharges itself, all you have to do is plug it in.

Do you guys mean UPS? (uninterruptable power supply) or is an APS something else?

If the OP is considering an UPS, I'd just like to say its well worth it. Just be sure to do your homework before you buy, as many people make the mistake of buying overpriced large capacity models just because their computer's PSU is a bazillion watts rating :wacko: I've always built my own computers, and always had occasional problems, but after moving to where I live now I was having hardware die on me way more than usual. I bought a UPS about 18 months ago, and I have never had a shutdown, system freeze, or any broken hardware since then.

If you have no idea what the difference is between a UPS and a surge protector, have a look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninter...e_power_supply

*edit* My comments about pricing of larger capacity models takes into consideration that I didn't spec my UPS to give me 30 mins to "save any important files etc" as the advertising goes, imho thats only important for servers etc. the only important thing for protecting a gaming machine is a couple of minutes to power down, and that it is capable of pushing enough amps for peak load.