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What is the definaition of Power surge?
A sudden burst of power in a computer
How does a surge protector help maintain a computer system?
I dont think it protects the system, it just keeps your computer for blowing up when there is a power surge. What the surge protector does is it takes "the hit" from the surge and that fries instead of the computer.
Why are surge protectors recommended with the use of a computer?
If the computer operates in an environment prone to fluctuating current/voltage, a surge protector will reduce or eliminate (most of) the variations and protect the sensitive electronics in the equipment. Failure to protect from voltage spikes could result in damage to hardware and/or loss of data.
Which component is designed to remove high voltage spikes and surges from a power line so that they don't damage a computer system?
Which component is designed to remove high-voltage spikes and surges from a power line so that they do not damage a computer system?
What should they buy to protect their computer during future lightning storms power surge circuit board ground wiresurge protector?
A surge protector
What problems can a faulty power supply cause on a computer system?
1: It can cause the computer to not have power, at all, so that when you press power, absolutely nothing happens. 2: If it's surge protecting feature is down, it could let a surge through and damage components.
What effect does a power spike have on a computer?
A power spike - also known as a power surge - could harm a computer if the computer's power supply has a low joule (unit of energy) rating. A power spike, a sudden increase in energy, can overwhelm a computer's power supply and cause too much electricity to flow to sensitive chips and processors and destroy them. To safeguard against power spikes a surge protector should be bought. A computer power supply with a high joule resistance rating would work as well.
What if surge protector had high resistance?
If a surge protector had a very high resistance at all voltages, the wires in the surge protector would short out. It would kick off the protector and make it useless. A new surge protector would need to be purchased.
How do you stop a power surge?
You need to plug in big electrical items, such as a computer, you need to plug it into a surge protector, available at your local electronics store, i.e., Best Buy.
Two devices that can be used to protect computer from fluctuations in electricity?
You need a good power surge strip or a UPS. Make sure the computer plugs into the surge strip or the UPS, and then plug the strip or UPS into the wall. Some good UPS devices actually do power conditioning which is better, but more expensive.
What is the smallest power interruption that can cause memory errors on the computer or cause the computer to lock up?
Within the computer there can be a minor surge which can minorly damage almost anything inside.
Can a lightning storm ruin a computer?
Yes, a lightning storm can potentially damage a computer if a lightning strike directly hits the computer or if a power surge travels through the electrical wiring and damages components. It is recommended to use surge protectors and unplug electronic devices during storms to reduce the risk of damage.
