Corsair RM 650 needs Stabilizer?

[magoman23]

Hi I recently read that if the PSU is good dont need a stabilizer so I'm wondering if get one or not
So the Corsair RM 650 needs stabilizer? and in the case that dont need it , can harm use it?

 

[Darkbreeze]

What do you mean by stabilizer? Do you mean a power line conditioner or something else?

Something else. The RM650 isn't great, but it's an ok unit. I really don't recommend it for use with a gaming card, because they tend to have a shorter lifespan than higher end power supplies, but unless it's old or has an actual issue, it should be ok for now.

 

[magoman23]

What do you mean by stabilizer? Do you mean a power line conditioner or something else?

Something else. The RM650 isn't great, but it's an ok unit. I really don't recommend it for use with a gaming card, because they tend to have a shorter lifespan than higher end power supplies, but unless it's old or has an actual issue, it should be ok for now.

I mean "automatic voltage regulator". In spanish I call it "Estabilizador" so I thought stabilizer was right xD

 

[wessamex]

we call it Establayzer in EGypt 😀
and no you don't need one specially on a good psu like yours

 

[Darkbreeze]

In the US, Canada, UK and Australia, it's likely marketed as AVS, or automatic voltage stabilizer. Mainly used in areas that have questionable power grids or poor wiring with a lot of fluctuation in homes or businesses. If any of those things apply to you, it couldn't be a BAD idea, but the decision should be based on those criteria since your power supply itself doesn't necessarily require one. A good idea is a power conditioner WITH AVS. If you're power grid is fairly reliable and the wiring in the building where your system is located, then you probably don't need one. If it's not, it might be a good idea. If you get a lot of lightbulb and appliance power fluctuations, I'd at least consider adding one.

 

[magoman23]

In the US, Canada, UK and Australia, it's likely marketed as AVS, or automatic voltage stabilizer. Mainly used in areas that have questionable power grids or poor wiring with a lot of fluctuation in homes or businesses. If any of those things apply to you, it couldn't be a BAD idea, but the decision should be based on those criteria since your power supply itself doesn't necessarily require one. A good idea is a power conditioner WITH AVS. If you're power grid is fairly reliable and the wiring in the building where your system is located, then you probably don't need one. If it's not, it might be a good idea. If you get a lot of lightbulb and appliance power fluctuations, I'd at least consider adding one.

I see , in the past I got 2 TV's burned in a lighting (not even runing...) so I guess I must buy an AVS xD
Thankz for the help

 

[Darkbreeze]

Lightning is a different story than power line quality and fluctuation. If you have issues with a lot of lightning strikes or brownouts in your area, then you may want to consider a UPS with AVS AND surge protection. It's not going to protect your from a direct surge, there's not much that will if lightning strikes your local node, but it will help protect from brownouts and smaller issues.