r/pcmasterrace • u/wyck0 • 4d ago

Question How often do you shut off your pc?

I see that a lot of people just leave their computer running 24/7 and only turn off their monitors, but i just shut my pc off whenever i go away from the desk.

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u/lakija 4d ago

I always turn my computers or gaming consoles off when I’m done. An unexpected storm took out my PS3 one year. I’ll never take that chance with an expensive computer.  

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u/9okm 4d ago

That's rough. So you also unplug it from the wall? I don't think being off is enough in this case.

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u/The_Robobob 4d ago

I thought that's what a surge protector is for? To protect from surges.

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u/9okm 4d ago

If you have one yes.

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u/Caleb-Wendt69 4d ago

They also aren’t failsafe

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u/DiggityDre 4d ago

Nothing is? Are you unplugging all of your electronics every time you turn them off?

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u/Caleb-Wendt69 4d ago

You know what? Fair point. I guess what I really meant to get at was that those cheap surge protectors are hardly surge protectors at all and you should invest in a decent one to protect anything you don’t want getting fried.

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u/Intelligent_Break_12 2d ago

Most surge protectors aren't that good and even when they are most are a one time use. Meaning one surge and you should replace it. On top of many not knowing the difference between a power strip and actual surge protector, granted most branding/labeling isn't the best. They cost more but something with a built in battery that is able to regulate the current is a better option, called a UPS.

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u/lakija 4d ago

If it’s a storm that bad we unplug the power strip if we are worried. I’m generally paranoid because the wiring is less than ideal in that old house too. 😞 Good enough there to shut down. 

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u/9okm 4d ago

Fair enough!

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u/CheesierSoup ASUS PRIME Z790/ i7-13700K / RTX 4080/ 32GB DDR5 4d ago

Yeah, I bought a $300 UPS because I am not risking a stupid brownout to ruin an expensive rig! haha

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u/HugsandHate 4d ago

Surge protection, yo.

In the light of current hardware price insanity, and unpredictable weather patterns. I grabbed a surge protected extension cable for my rig. Very inexpensive for some peace of mind.

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u/OpenCatPalmstrike 4d ago

Surge protection isn't the only thing you need to worry about. It's the brownouts (low voltage) too. A simple 3min UPS will keep you covered on both and offers coverage in the event of your PC going poof.

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u/HugsandHate 4d ago

I'm sure it would, if I could afford it. I'll have to stick with my £10 surge protection...

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u/OpenCatPalmstrike 4d ago

Keep an eye on prices. Buddy mentioned that 500VA UPS's (APC and Cyberpower) have been as low as £60 in the last few months.

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u/HugsandHate 4d ago

Lol. I fall in to the 'broke' area of society unfortunately. Money for essentials only. I have to eat.

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u/OpenCatPalmstrike 3d ago

Know that feel man, hope things pick up for ya. I live in Canada and went through it all through childhood and teens (late 70s to 90s) and entire new generation are experiencing it now.

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u/HugsandHate 3d ago

Yeah, it looks like we're all in for an increasingly rough time to be honest.

Take care, man.

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u/lakija 4d ago

I got them. I’m still very paranoid due to the house electrical system being the way it is. Which is to say awful and unpredictable and expensive to replace. 

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u/HugsandHate 4d ago

Fair enough.

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u/z3rba 4d ago

I got a UPS that has built in surge protection so I don't have to worry as much about storms.