I recently had a scare when my power supply and motherboard for my PC died, possibly due to a power surge. Thankfully, I got them replaced with some solid upgrades—I now have a 1250W Gold MAG power supply, a MAG motherboard, and a better GPU, CPU, and cooler. To prevent this from happening again, I'm looking for recommendations on a reliable surge protector to use with my setup. Any suggestions?
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Honestly, you should stick to recognized brands for surge protectors. They have to comply with regulations, which means they’re generally safer than off-brand options. If you want extra protection, consider investing in a high-end power supply too; brands like Corsair have models that can handle surges better and may protect your other components as well. Just make sure whichever surge protector you pick has a good joule rating for maximum protection.
Are you sure a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) wouldn't be a better choice? I've heard they can provide even more protection and keep your PC running during outages.