Generally speaking, this should be somewhere near either side of your computer or at least out of the way so that cables can easily reach it. To do this accurately and damage nothing in the process, you'll need to use a level and measure the distance between the two mounting holes on your surge protector.
Can I put a power strip on a desk?
With a power strip mounted to the desk you can take it anywhere and plug the power strip in wherever you go without having to worry about having the extra plugs to use for the computer, printer, fax machine, phone charger, and more.
Can you plug standing desk into surge protector?
If you're using the holes/grommets on your standing desk, feed them through and let them drop. Once everything is hidden beneath the desk, you can plug the surge protector into the outlet. Of course, you might not get to hide this component, but having one cord is much better than having many.
Is it OK to put surge protector in cabinet?
Usually not recommended, but if you use a UPS this intrinsically adds surge protection and then you could add a power cord with surge protection at the appliance.
Do modern pcs need surge protectors?
The short answer is no, power strips do not protect your PC from any sort of electrical fluctuations. However, you can get more sophisticated strips that have surge protection built in. Many people assume that all power bars have surge protection but unless it is specified, you're components will be left unprotected.
Should I plug my PC into the wall or surge protector?
- You *should* plug your PC into a surge protected outlet.
- The truth of the matter is that not all power strips have surge protection and neither do all wall outlets.
- To be clear, the purpose of surge protection is to protect your device(s) from unexpected surges in energy.
How do you attach a power strip to a table?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR78PnRSwt8
How do you attach a power strip to a desk with screws?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jmXovobi4A
How do I stick my power board under my desk?
Use Velcro Command strips to attach your power strip to the underside of your desk. If you put it in the back all of the cord clutter will be invisible from the front! It's like the basket and teacup hooks trip, except it just uses command strips.
Should you use a surge protector on a PC?
You should use a surge protector with your computer. It is filled with voltage-sensitive components that a power surge could damage very easily. At the least, this damage will shorten the life of your computer, and it could wipe out all your data or destroy your system.
Can a surge protector affect PC performance?
jay32267 said: A surge protector doesn't reduce the required power delivered to your PSU. A surge protector clamps voltages that can damage your PSU.Dec 5, 2019