I didn't answer this one as I thought someone else would:
Basically, you have two options. The first is your common garden variety
strip connector (or series of connected power outlets)  These usually come
in a plain type, or with a surge activated cut-out, and are fairly
inexpensive.

The other type is considerably more expensive, but does a far better job.
It's called a 'UPS' or 'uninterruptible power supply' and not only isolates
the PC and\or peripherals from power surges, but also provides backup power
for a time, from it's built-in battery.

Ian Porter
Computer Guys
Arrowtown
New Zealand
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----- Original Message -----
From: "andre chiasson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 1:19 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Power supply and Motherboard


> Hi,
>
> I'm writing to know if anyone is aware of the existence of a product that
> could be installed between the power supply and the motherboard, and would
> act as a fuse; if too much power is transfered to the motherboard (i.e.
due
> to bad power supply), the fuse would "blow up", thus save the other
> peripherials of a deadly shock.
>
> Thank you for your help!!
>
> Andre Chiasson
> Quebec City
>
>
>
>
>
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