the power line

[o770]

i dont know the proper name for this device in english but id wish to know what ppl are using to filter the power line, to filter or to stabilize. ive made a search at newegg but couldnt find out too many options for devices like that.
thanks.

[Shadow ÒÓ]

a surge protector or a UPS (uninterrupted power supply)?

surge protector just helps prevent power spikes from frying your system. A UPS will keep your system running for a few mins (sorry, don't konw the metric version of mins :) ) while you have a chance to shut down your system. (some have an auto feature to shut down for you)

I believe APC is one of the best brands of UPS'.

[o770]

thanks Shadow ÒÓ.
i was trying to talk about the surge protector. havent ever heard of ppl talking about them here and i have a really cheap cheap one. is it something ppl could recommend me a brand and model?
the ups is another thing. btw isnt it and a "no-break" the same thing?

[Shadow ÒÓ]

probably just a language difference, but I've never heard of a "no break". Does sound very similiar to a UPS tho.


I'm using a SurgeMaster surge protector. I'd say the warranty would determin it's value. Mine comes with a $40,000 protection warranty (if it fails and my machine blows, they reimburse the cost), but couldn't recommend any specific brands.

[res0r9lm]

I'm using an apc 500 watt ups. warranty $10,000. looks like a surge protector far as the shape goes not abig square like most makes it easier to get it out of the way

[Yodums]

Using a Newpoint Powersurge w/ 150,000 Lightning insurance.

There is no really specific good brand me thinks, just get one in your budjet and sounds good :D

Radio Shack will sell some or CompUSA I'd bet.

My power surge is good for cable, telephone lines and the power plugs.

[dreadlord79]

One thing that I would recomend for you though is to find one that excepts RJ-45 (ethernet), phone line (RJ-10?), cable (RG-6) and has at least 6 grounded plug areas which are spaced far enough apart that you can put a big Zip wall block right next a speaker wall block without covering extra open sockets! Just my $0.02.