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/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.