Post by Lone Wanderer on Oct 5, 2018 3:49:12 GMT
Put down the dollar store power strip and slowly back away. The short answer is no, power strips do not protect your PC from any sort of electrical fluctuations. However, you can get more sophisticated strips that have surge protection built in. Not all power strips are created equal however, and inexpensive ones will often fail to protect your machine—here’s what you need to know.
Surge protectors are available as single outlet units but typically come in the form of power bars, providing several protected outlets. This is where the confusion comes in. Many people assume that all power bars have surge protection but unless it is specified, you’re components will be left unprotected.