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Vulcan · 07-27-2009, 06:50 AM

I bought a 500 watt UPS for my computer, as we have numerous power outages, etc. The computer has a 500 watt PSU but even at 100% it doesn"t come close to using that much, it is also a line conditioner and has an input and output for my router as a nearby lightening strike blew out my old router and the lan connection on my motherboard. Shaw doesn't seem to bother with having an outside fuse like Telus does, so it might be a good idea to find a surge suppressor with co-ax connections to protect your TV etc also.

07-27-2009, 06:50 AM	#3
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	I bought a 500 watt UPS for my computer, as we have numerous power outages, etc. The computer has a 500 watt PSU but even at 100% it doesn"t come close to using that much, it is also a line conditioner and has an input and output for my router as a nearby lightening strike blew out my old router and the lan connection on my motherboard. Shaw doesn't seem to bother with having an outside fuse like Telus does, so it might be a good idea to find a surge suppressor with co-ax connections to protect your TV etc also.