is it possible for bad power?

Genjix · Dec 9, 2002

Here's my situation. First my mobo died so I got another one. 2 months later I'm having problems with my 2nd mobo. Basically ive come to the conclusion that the heat sensors on the MoBo are damaged, thus always causing my computer to lock up because it thinks the processor is always at 80 degrees celsius. Anyway, could it be the PSU is feeding too much energy or something wierd like that ? Or do I just have bad luck and had 2 bad mobo's in 2 months? I think I'm gonna need to buy a 3rd mobo now =(

paulie · Dec 9, 2002

It could be possible that the power coming from your house is spiking, not the psu. If this is the case then you may want to invest in a UPS surge protector. I would not buy a 3rd mobo until this is sorted out.

Genjix · Dec 9, 2002

I currently have a surge protector on it.
I dont think its a UPS, just a regular one.
So if power spikes in the house would the regular surge protector guard it properly?

paulie · Dec 9, 2002

Genjix said:
I currently have a surge protector on it.
I dont think its a UPS, just a regular one.
So if power spikes in the house would the regular surge protector guard it properly?

Maybe you have a crappy surge protector that can't handle the load from the spikes. What brand is it? If it is an APC (these rule) you should be fine. Oh yeah, APC makes the UPS as well. A UPS may be needed if the power spikes from your house happen to be abnormally large.

Genjix · Dec 10, 2002

would connecting a surge protector to a surge protector do any good?

gwcz · Dec 10, 2002

Genjix said:
would connecting a surge protector to a surge protector do any good?

Nope, that's basically like using an extension cord. Spend like 30-50 bucks on a good surge protector, those ones that are made of steel or something like the one I have, it's got a mini storage cell that holds I don't know how much charge, and two fuses. Now sure this is ok, but the goal would be to have something like what apc offers. They actually hold a charge for 30minutes or more. And those are what the people above are probably talking about.

Genjix · Dec 10, 2002

awsome. APC sounds promising.
Anyone know where I can get the best deal for one of these puppies?

gwcz · Dec 10, 2002

I went to pricewatch.com did a search for apc, and found pretty cheap prices...could probably get one for under 40 including shipping. Seems newegg.com has the cheapest price.

Genjix · Dec 10, 2002

thanks for the info. did a search on PW and found this

http://www.weirdstuff.com/commerce/catalog/product.jsp?product_id=2743

I have no idea what specs to look for. is this the type I want? seems like it has a built in UPS.

gwcz · Dec 10, 2002

I'd probably go with something like this.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=42-106-102

gwcz · Dec 10, 2002

if I had the money, this is what I'd get.
http://apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=28&tab=models&displayfocus=0

Genjix · Dec 10, 2002

gwcz said:
I'd probably go with something like this.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=42-106-102

hmm, not an acp. im assuming its a good brand as well?

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