Please recomend a good surge protector for my new system

[flowerpower]

I need a quality surge protector to protect my system in case of an outage or another problem. I was thinking of picking up this Tripp Lite because it has a high joule rating:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812120302

Someone told me that a surge suppressor should have a breaker built in, i can't tell if this one has it or not and i don't know how important it is to have it. Is this a good unit for my system or can someone recomend something better?

 

[Cyberbabe]

Hi flowerpower

I use a Belkin 8-Socket SurgeMaster Maximum Series with Telephone Protection > Here it works (i live on the edge of a big city and we do get surges) and its good to keep your system safe.

 

[flowerpower]

Thanks for your answer! Do you or anyone happen to know what to look for in a surge suppressor, besides the high joule rating? If someone wants to recomend another quality surge protector please feel free to do so, i'd appreciate any responses.

 

[halo71]

I would recommend the following. I have used them at home and work for years and they have been very reliable.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101141

 

[flowerpower]

A little more than i want to spend, but if you say it is good may be i should pick it up. One question though, will a UPS protect my system like a surge ptotector? Lets say there is an outage, will it save my system?

 

[CCT]

I have 2 APC battery backup protection units - 800 and 850 watt.

My original has seen me through numerous power surges and interruptions with flying colours. A side benefit is the voltage regulation and filters and the protection for ethernet/telephone links.



Basically, it is like insurance. Depends on what your comp/data is worth I guess.

 

[flowerpower]

I understand that it like insurance, but i obviously can't afford to spend that much, that's why i figured a surge suppressor would be sufficent, or possibly a low cost UPS like the one suggested by halo71. I don't get a lot of outages in my area, but it happens. Any other suggestions?