[SOLVED] Use pc without ups through direct main power!!!

[tantrik003]

Dear friends,

My current ups is nonfunctional and so I inserted the plug of my monitor, speaker and power supply respectively in the individual sockets of multi plug which is itself connected to the main power socket attached to wall of my room. Will this new arrangement harm my pc, its components and peripherals, specifically the motherboard? I won't be able to buy a new ups because of financial constraints.

When I was in Malaysia, I never used a ups. I would insert the plugs of monitor, speaker and power supply in the multi-plug connected to the main power socket. In Malaysia power outage was rare and electricity was stable so no ups was necessary. Right now in my current living place the power outage takes place once in every 1-2 weeks and the power would return back in about 10-30 minutes. The electricity is more or less stable. I have been told by many people that ups is not necessary and they run their pc through direct main power using multi plug. They just switch off the main power socket where the multi plug is inserted when they are not using the pc and switch back on when they are using it. Currently I am switching off the individual switches of the inserted plugs in the respective sockets of the multi plug. The multi plug I use has individual switches near all the 4 sockets in it. I cannot switch off the main power socket because it is located behind a huge almirah in my room. My fear is that if there is a power outage and the power comes back, what if the sudden surge of electricity (which is rare in most occasions) damages the monitor, speaker and the motherboard through their plugs when the switches are kept on. Does this ever happen? Is it necessary to always switch off the main power socket or the individual switches of the multi-plug to protect the pc?

I may sound paranoid and crazy but I just want to make sure that nothing damage will incur to any part of my pc from electricity. Any kind of suggestion and advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Lutfij]

I'm curious to learn where you're currently located. True in Malaysia there isn't much to complains bout power fluctuations but if you're somewhere in India or Bangladesh, then it's cause for concern.

You sound like you're located in Bangladesh, mind you with the use of almirah - closet. If so, you should pick up a UPS to get battery backup. Switching off the main power outlet is good practice if you have power surges.

Pass on your location and your specs to your system for us to understand what sort of an UPS you're going to need.

 

[tantrik003]

You sound like you're located in Bangladesh, mind you with the use of almirah - closet. If so, you should pick up a UPS to get battery backup. Switching off the main power outlet is good practice if you have power surges.

Pass on your location and your specs to your system for us to understand what sort of an UPS you're going to need.

Your guess is spot on I do live in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The power failures here have improved in recent years and power fluctuations and surges have become extremely rare. Below are my pc specs:

Intel core-i3 4130 processor
2*2GB ram
Asus H81M-E motherboard
2 GB toshiba hard disk

Like I mentioned before because of financial constraints I am not able to buy any new ups even though i know how much it its needed in crunch times. My important querry is if I keep on (all the time) the individual switches of the sockets in my multi-plug where the plugs of my monitor, power supply and speaker are inserted, will it damage the components if power goes off and comes back in 10-30 minutes?

 

[Lutfij]

I actually live in Bangladesh as well. Currently in Dhaka. You can PM if you'd like to tell me where you are located, specifically

Make and model of your PSU? Some PSU's can handle a bit of abuse, voltage spikes. The reason I'm bringing this to light is due to the fact that in Bangladesh there isn't a regulatory body to maintain quality components from the PDB which is why when power does get restored, it's usually on a much higher voltage than what you should see from the mains, more so for the devices that need a specific operating power margin.

I've had people's components blow up just like the transformers you see out on the main roads and highways. Heck I even have seen main lines glowing red hot in the rain since the wire wasn't properly equipped to handle the additional load. You also need to factor in how old this city is, how people want to cut corners to make a quick buck and how people like you are the ones who end up paying for their shortcomings.

In short, you should turn off the main socket that feeds to your power strip so you don't have a hazardous voltage spike during power restoration take out your components. Surge protectors sold in this country lack basic componentry to prevent a surge when using a power strip. People literally refer to dodgy power strips as surge protectors, that's not the right thing to do.

If you don't mind loosing your data when you work...or corrupt your already existing files on the drive(s) then yeah, you're fine not investing on an UPS. If the data doesn't mean much value, sure. Data doesn't have a warranty, components do.

 

[tantrik003]

Make and model of your PSU?

Currently I am using Valutop power supply 200W as PSU. It is not a well-known PSU brand and cannot afford much expensive and branded power supplies right now.

Also, thanks for all the precious suggestions and experiences you shared. I will definitely buy a ups in the future for my pc.

 

[tantrik003]

To the moderator, I request to mark this post/thread solved. I am satisfied with replies given in this thread. I don't know where to mark a thread solved in this forum. Thanks.

 

[jonnyguru]

To the moderator, I request to mark this post/thread solved. I am satisfied with replies given in this thread. I don't know where to mark a thread solved in this forum. Thanks.

You mark @Lutfij 's post as the "best answer".

 

[Lutfij]

That generic PSU is going to blow up and take out more than your computer.

Regardless, you're welcome and hope you actually get to pick up a quality PSU to protect your investments.