Hivemind: Son of Squamous

[Duskblade]

1) I always recommend getting a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), which has battery backup in case of power loss. Many of them also pass the current through their battery, thus conditioning the current before it gets to your computer's power supply. If a UPS trips regularly such that it does not switch to battery, it's a sign that you have some kind of surge or wiring issue at that outlet.

Well I have had the surge protector for longer than I've had the computer; its pushing 7 years.

 

[The_Warlock]

Well I have had the surge protector for longer than I've had the computer; its pushing 7 years.

Yeah, that's probably eligible for retirement right there...

 

[Duskblade]

Yeah, that's probably eligible for retirement right there...

So what make and model would you recommend?

I might also entertain the notion of something more; a unit that can keep the computer running for a short time in the event of a power outage.

 

[The_Warlock]

So what make and model would you recommend?

I might also entertain the notion of something more; a unit that can keep the computer running for a short time in the event of a power outage.

If you are just getting a power strip, any will do, just get a good joule rating, and don't pay more than about $30.

If you go for a UPS, APC is the company with the best record, trade in options for the future, and safety shutdown software.

 

[Duskblade]

If you go for a UPS, APC is the company with the best record, trade in options for the future, and safety shutdown software.

The APC BR1500LCD 1500VA 865 Watts 8 Outlets BACK-UPS looks nice, and affordable for me. However, I see no mentions on how long it will last in the event of an outage.

 

[The_Warlock]

The APC BR1500LCD 1500VA 865 Watts 8 Outlets BACK-UPS looks nice, and affordable for me. However, I see no mentions on how long it will last in the event of an outage.

Depends entirely on how much power you are drawing with your PC and other plugged in peripherals (monitor, router, et al).

A good call is 7 to 20 minutes, depending on your setup. That's a big'un though, so probably in the 15 to 25 min range.

Certainly enough to save all your docs and commit a safe shut down until real power returns.

 

[Relique du Madde]

*Strolls into the Hive* Moo.

 

[hafrogman]

*Strolls into the Hive* Moo.

Now cud that out!

 

[The_Warlock]

Moo?

Oooookay...

(Hits Relique with a sledgehammer in the stunning line and sends him through the processing plant to be turned into hamburger for Galeros and Demongirl.)

 

[Relique du Madde]

Heh I'm actually quite bad at that myself sometimes I think I'm just a bit too picky.

I think everyone in the world tends to be picky but then after a while they just settle... My gf isn't my ideal... But she's my Gf...


I think that should count for something.

Hafrogman is cute and Relique makes me laugh, a lot.

I'm not cute?!?!? *Stab* Oh harsh fate! I bleed! < / overly dramatic>

Unfortunately, Relique is spoken for and distance between hafrogman and I is an issue that I can't currently overcome.

So it's between ME and Hafrogman... LET'S BRING IT ON!

Well, if there are any lonely hiver gamers that live in northeast Wyoming, I encourage them to sound off.

Only problem with Wymoning is that It's Wyoming. The species which is "me" tends to strive in Mediterranean to Temperate environments.

Yes, I'm an entire species in itself.


I'm awesome.