power surge?

[12114]

hi :D

do you guys think i should get a power surge protector for my new comp?

i mean is it a must? or just optional? and will it affect/slow down the performance of the comp at all? ill run the comp in my bedroom, with enermax galaxy 850 watts.

also which case is better overall/mroe comfortable to work/build with?
Canada Computers - Cases > Full/Server Towers : Antec P180B Black Innovative three-layer side panel case (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) .

^ the antec p180

or Canada Computers - Cases > Full/Server Towers : Enermax Chakra ECA5001BS Black ATX Big Tower Case with 25cm Fan .

^ or the enermax chakra? i dont care about cooling much cuz i wont overclock.

oh and another quick question :D

what is the difference between these memory sticks
Canada Computers - Memory > DDR2 PC2-6400 800MHz + : Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 Matched Pairs 2GB kit (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12 240-pin Dual Channel Memory .

and

Canada Computers - Memory > DDR2 PC2-6400 800MHz + : Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 Matched Pairs 2GB Kit (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2-800 CL 5-5-5-12 240-pin Dual Channel Memory .

they look the same cept those 5/5/5/5/ or whatever numbers :S
why and how is the one for 190 bucks better than the one for 160?

thx alot to those who help.

[Capper]

A surge protector is a MINIMUM....I'd strongly recommend a UPS as it provides the same benefits and then some.

[DeanOlicious]

Nothing sucks worse than fubbered up equipment when it was preventable. Surge protectors are so inexpensive these days. A battery back up is pretty a pretty cheap option these days too, if you don't need any frills. Some PC distributors offer them free or discounted with a new system.

[12114]

Originally Posted by Capper

A surge protector is a MINIMUM....I'd strongly recommend a UPS as it provides the same benefits and then some.

oh i see thanks, never even knew that.

i see you use enermax galaxy also :D only the 1 kw version

and the rest of your build is similar to mine only maybe a bit better

which ups battery do you use? or would you recommend?

will this one do fine? as i have no idea which 1 i need (lets say my comp is same as yours)

Canada Computers - Power Supplies/Equipments > UPS Battery Backup : APC Back-UPS ES 500 - UPS ( external ) - AC 120 V - 500 VA - UPS battery lead acid - 8 output connector(s) .

or do i need more powerful one?