{"product":{"product_id":"B017VXU6GG","title":"APC Performance Surge Protector with USB Ports, P11U2, 11 Outlet Power Strip, 2880 Joule Surge Protection","price":"42.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MI++eOYRL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VXU6GG"},"comments":[{"body":"You are looking for a UPS. You can find a small one built into a powerstrip.\r\n\r\nSomething like [this.](https://www.amazon.com/APC-11-Outlet-Protector-SurgeArrest-P11U2/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1OM8MBC2OAWR5\u0026amp;keywords=ups+power+strip\u0026amp;qid=1661696056\u0026amp;sprefix=ups+power+strip%2Caps%2C71\u0026amp;sr=8-4)","subreddit_name":"HomeKit","author":"onefish2"},{"body":"I feel ya, got into this stuff semi-recently myself and it can be very overwhelming. Do you mean something [like this](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017VXU6GG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)? And what happens that indicates it isn't working right?","subreddit_name":"Workspaces","author":"Arcendus"},{"body":"I had a PS4 pro that had that problem. The solution seemed to be getting a better surge protector. I have a ps5 now, and still use that surge protector. No problem so far. Here is an example. \r\n\r\nAPC Surge Protector with USB Ports, P11U2, 2880 Joule, 8' Cord, Flat Plug,11 Outlet Power Strip Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_594EG5VX76HCRQP0KMFZ?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"playstation","author":"-CommanderShepardN7"},{"body":"Well, no idea which country you're in for a start.\r\n\r\nIf you're in the U.S., a $40 Belkin surge protector power strip should be fine, or for $30, this: https://www.amazon.com/APC-11-Outlet-Protector-SurgeArrest-P11U2/dp/B017VXU6GG/\r\n\r\nIf your system is constantly tripping though, I'd get a UPS for about $100+ to keep some power to them. Regardless of the surge, a PS4 really doesn't like losing power.","subreddit_name":"PS4Pro","author":"Tin_Cascade"},{"body":"Generally, yes. I do agree with the other poster that a reputable brand is wise, due to cheap ones being more likely to fudge their rating. A nice compromise between our recommendations that I think they'd likely agree with would be a well-rated APC unit like [this](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_5Y9WZXAV1ZTVXP8MW0QH). Looks like finding a skinny strip with good protection may be hard, assumedly due to size constraints making it difficult to fit enough electronics.","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"ertaisi"},{"body":"Thanks. Here's the one I was using and it's brand new -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_H2X3Q21C8XYG1Z7WQQHX\r\n\r\nI had my gaming monitor, Google home device and sometimes my cell phone charger plugged in. I also keep my laptop charging but it's very rarely on and powered up a the same time as my Xbox, so when the Xbox is drawing power the laptop is either in sleep mode or turned off entirely.\r\n\r\nThink that could have caused any damage?","subreddit_name":"XboxUnbroken","author":"paulrudder"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_H2X3Q21C8XYG1Z7WQQHX\r\n\r\nThis is the one I ordered. I do have other devices plugged into it - laptop (usually not powered on at the same time though, just charging), gaming monitor, cell phone and Google home device.","subreddit_name":"XboxSeriesX","author":"paulrudder"},{"body":"I ended up purchasing https://www.amazon.com/APC-11-Outlet-Protector-SurgeArrest-P11U2/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=6DP401PY1X1L\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=app+surge+protector\u0026amp;qid=1622490656\u0026amp;sprefix=App+surge+p%2Caps%2C193\u0026amp;sr=8-4\r\n\r\nWhich seems to suffice my need of turning 1 plugin to multiple","subreddit_name":"u_westom","author":"PrblbyUnfvrblOpnn"},{"body":"fridge is rated at .85 amps at 115 volts, and [this is](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017VXU6GG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) the surge protector. My pc is actually just running old graphics cards that suck up a lot of power plus an overclocked cpu. i just launched a game and i was using 600 watts and i was only at 70% gpu usage and 60% cpu usage. \r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\nexactly what i have connected to the strip is my speakers 208mA, my dac and amp at 500mA, 8 watts; and 1500mA, 21 watts respectively, the fridge mentioned above, a phone charger (max 5V, 2 Amps), very small ethernet splitter with no label on it, and a 12 volt 3 amp usb hub. i was mistaken earlier, my monitors are actually connected to my ups not the strip. and at full load with all my monitors on, pc running at full speed, it will pull anywhere from 600 to 700 watts with occasionally around 850 if i also have my 3d printer connected to it. ","subreddit_name":"AskElectricians","author":"Parasol747"},{"body":"The i5-7600 is a great cpu for gaming and normal work. If you aren't rendering/encoding (or got an i7 at a steal) then there isn't really a point for it.\r\n\r\nAs far the lightning hit I'd recommend this [protector](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017VXU6GG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) or something similar to protect your computer and other tech :)\r\n\r\n^ Never had an issue yet with that protector and I have had many, many, many lightning hits by my place in FL","subreddit_name":"techsupportgore","author":"Darkdayzzz123"},{"body":"How is that a better solution?  Expensive, fewer plugs than a standard power strip, big, and messy.\r\n\r\nJust get a [better-designed](https://www.amazon.com/APC-11-Outlet-Protector-SurgeArrest-P11U2/dp/B017VXU6GG/) power strip [with space](https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-12-Outlet-Pivot-Plug-Protector-BP112230-08/dp/B000JE9LD4/) for multiple bulky adapters.","subreddit_name":"technology","author":"[deleted]"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017VXU6GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_H2X3Q21C8XYG1Z7WQQHX\r\n\r\nThis is the one I got.","subreddit_name":"XboxSeriesX","author":"paulrudder"},{"body":"Get 2-3 of these: https://www.amazon.ca/SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC-11-Outlet-Protector-P11U2/dp/B017VXU6GG\r\n\r\nShould be plenty of outlets. You can also get surge protectors will less outlets. They'll have fairly long cords too.","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"Elianor_tijo"},{"body":"If you ask a question, and someone answers it correctly, reply with a thank you, but include this checkmark: ✓ ( or write `!check` instead )\r\r\n\r\r\nThis will score the user whose comment you replied to a 'point'.  The points will unlock special flair that will show in all Daily Simple Questions threads.\r\r\n\r\r\nIn case you missed it, [click here for yesterday's Daily Simple Questions thread.](/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/)\r\r\nThere may be some questions still unanswered!  Below is a selection of questions with no replies.  See if you can help them out.\r\r\n\r\r\nIf you don't want to see this comment click the little [-] to the left of my username to collapse this comment.\r\r\n\r\r\n----\r\r\n\r\r\n\u0026gt; I got a used rx 550 2 gb and I was satisfied with it, but few days later I got noticable framedrops in games that were running perfectly before. What can I do to fix this?\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il2k9ow/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; I just got an ASRock RX 6800 Phantom Gaming. After installing, I wanted to change the rainbow RGB to something else (that being off.. I'm not keen on RGB), however, ASRock's own software neve fails to crash on launch (possibly due to having the gall to not have an ASRock mobo) and other RGB software (Aura Sync, OpenRGB, Jacknet, SignalRGB) don't detect it either. Am I stuck with rainbow barf?\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il2jp3q/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; After having some visual issues in Spider-Man Remastered, I became worried that my GPU may be artifacting. So I downloaded Furmark to test and this was the result. Now there was no textures popping in or out and it ran smoothly, but is that background pattern normal?[Is this artifacting? ](https://imgur.com/a/oOwUE3y)\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il34cif/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; Hello I've recently built my first gaming pc and heard its a good idea to get a surge protector or upc but i decided to put it off as I've never had issues. However recently I've been experiencing power surges frequently (today was 3rd in i want to say last 2 weeks) and I heard that is extremely detrimental towards your pc. I know it's a little late but I'm immediately grabbing a surge protector and I wanted to know what the difference between these two was when I Googled initially the first option came up but I looked some more and saw the second option which seem cheaper and better so I was kind of wondering where the price difference was coming from.\r\u0026gt;   \r\n\u0026gt; \r\u0026gt;   \r\n\u0026gt; First option i was going to get: APC Performance Surge Protector with USB Ports, P11U2, 11 Outlet Power Strip, 2880 Joule Surge Protection https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017VXU6GG/ref=ox\\_sc\\_act\\_title\\_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;psc=1\r\u0026gt;   \r\n\u0026gt; \r\u0026gt;   \r\n\u0026gt; Second option better price point: APC Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Ports, P12U2, 4320 Joule, 12 Outlet Surge Protector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079BTBMS2/ref=ox\\_sc\\_act\\_title\\_1?smid=A256IYUH39GSRI\u0026amp;th=1\r\u0026gt;   \r\n\u0026gt; \r\u0026gt;   \r\n\u0026gt; Aesthetics-wise and cable management wise I really like the one I originally was going to get but the price is kind of up there and the second one seems better price wise, outlet number and specs. But I'm a ignoramus when it comes to this stuff so is there something I'm missing? (Sidenote the first one will get here tonight if I order it the other one will take a week)\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il3z5kt/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; Does anyone know the difference between a supervisor and user password in BIOS settings? I think supervisor is to actually change BIOS settings, and if user password is set it will allow you to access BIOS and change settings unless a supervisor password is set and you don't know it. Is this correct?\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il46oa0/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; Can’t seem to find a solid answer to question so hopefully someone here can help. I have a gigabyte B560M H mobo with a master cooler ML240 illusion. I also have 4 case fans and only two fan headers on the mobo.\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; The two radiator fan’s are connected to a y splitter which is then connected to CPU_FAN. \r\n\u0026gt; My case fans are connected to a fan splitter and then connected to SYS_FAN. \r\n\u0026gt; My aio pump needs a fan slot preferably on the mobo, but I don’t have an extra slot on the mobo.\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; Should I put the pump to the CPU_FAN, and the radiator fans and case fans through the fan splitter into SYS_FAN? Or keep it the way it is and buy a fan to SATA adaptor and attach the pump strait to the psu?\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il4q02i/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; How to I use my microphone port as a headphone port?\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; Before I upgraded some PC parts I was prompted on what input type I wanted to use the plugged in device for. So I could select options other than mic. \r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; However now I no longer am prompted for that.\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; Is there a way I can edit the registry settings of the default for what the port is used for? Or some other option.\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; Note: When I would be prompted what I want if I choose headphones I could use my headset to hear and speak. However if its detected as a mic it will only work as a mic.\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il5v911/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\u0026gt; Just installed an Arctic Freezer II ARGB and can't get the rgb working properly, i connected the 4 pin header that comes from the block on to CPU_FAN (the default cpu fan connector) and the 3 pin header coming from the block onto a generic 8 port controller my other rgb stuff is connected to, but only the fans are only spinning, i have loose connections around the actual fans and read that is the problem but if i connect 2 together all my other lights go out and it comes on, the other fan hasn't came on yet as that's all I've tried.\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; Should the connectors around the outside of the 2 fans be connected? making the 2 headers coming from the block the only connectors that should matter? The fans also respond to my FanControl curve too.\r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; \r\n\u0026gt; Edit: got sorted, pump head wires are plenty as long as the fan wires are connected properly\r\n\r\n https://reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/wt6j99/daily_simple_questions_thread_aug_20_2022/il5y23m/\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n\r\r\n\r\r\nUser | Points (365 days) | Lifetime\r\n-----|-------------------|----------\r\nLuminaria19 | 119 | 848\r\nEidolon\\_2003 | 64 | 102\r\nDremy77 | 63 | 63\r\nmotionglitch | 51 | 340\r\nnickierv | 35 | 35\r\nSystemError514 | 35 | 35\r\nsch0k0 | 32 | 32\r\nTehBaggins | 27 | 27\r\nMGsubbie | 24 | 282\r\nmister\\_newbie | 16 | 76\r\n\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\n*[I am a bot](https://i.imgur.com/hfRIhMe.png)* -  This action was done automatically. 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I know it's a little late but I'm immediately grabbing a surge protector and I wanted to know what the difference between these two was when I Googled initially the first option came up but I looked some more and saw the second option which seem cheaper and better so I was kind of wondering where the price difference was coming from.\r  \r\n\r  \r\nFirst option i was going to get: APC Performance Surge Protector with USB Ports, P11U2, 11 Outlet Power Strip, 2880 Joule Surge Protection https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017VXU6GG/ref=ox\\_sc\\_act\\_title\\_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;psc=1\r  \r\n\r  \r\nSecond option better price point: APC Surge Protector Power Strip with USB Ports, P12U2, 4320 Joule, 12 Outlet Surge Protector https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079BTBMS2/ref=ox\\_sc\\_act\\_title\\_1?smid=A256IYUH39GSRI\u0026amp;th=1\r  \r\n\r  \r\nAesthetics-wise and cable management wise I really like the one I originally was going to get but the price is kind of up there and the second one seems better price wise, outlet number and specs. But I'm a ignoramus when it comes to this stuff so is there something I'm missing? (Sidenote the first one will get here tonight if I order it the other one will take a week)","subreddit_name":"pcmasterrace","author":"NaijaNightmare"}]}