AVR for gaming PC advice

[KeyWiz]

Hey people's, hope you all well, so I wanted to get an AVR for my gaming PC & monitor (650W PSU) because my place has really unstable electricity, lights dim when the geyser turns on and our fan slows down and then vice versa when the geyser is turned off again. This happens when using any high power draw appliances, can anyone please recommend a good AVR I just don't want my new build to blow on me because of spikes or surges and unstable electricity lol.

 

[moedeez]

I had to google what an avr is. But wouldn't a semi decent ups solve your problem?

 

[KeyWiz]

I had to google what an avr is. But wouldn't a semi decent ups solve your problem?

I've looked at some line interactive UPS's, I just wanted to be 100% sure it will work for my electricity situation.

 

[SnowmanZA]

If you want to be really safe, a double conversion UPS is the best but they are quite expensive.
You also get something called a CVT (constant voltage transformer) but good luck finding one.

 

[Mossiemos]

The new Yamaha Receivers are nice with Gaming people in mind and they are mostly in stock
I have a Rx A2 and no complaints , RX A4 very nice as well , just be sure to get the new revision of them

 

[el3venth]

Most PSUs have a really good input range. It is designed to work in both the USA (110V) and Europe (220-230V).
They are designed to run from anything like 90V to 264v. (Example: https://www.wootware.co.za/seasonic...-platinum-certified-desktop-power-supply.html)

The biggest issue I would guess is the higher voltages. I would suggest a good surge protective device in your DB and call it a day.
The fact that you say dim, implies a low voltage, and your PSU should be able to take that.

PS: Just make sure it is not due to anything like a missing neutral. That could cause weird shit.

 

[wes1987]

From an Electrical Engineers point of view, I would have an electrician out to see what the issue is regarding the voltage dips. There are regulations around how much the supply is allowed to dip.

You could have a missing/loose neutral and having voltage from the geyser return via the earth (really dangerous). If it's a easy to replicate problem the Electrican should be able to measure the voltage drop and fault find.

Your PC shouldn't be your only worry. PSU's in TV's are very sensitive to voltage changes.

If you are renting your place, speak to the Landlord about it.

 

[Mossiemos]

Where i Live my power is also very weak , at night when you measure with a Multimeter it can sometimes be 180v , and you can see the low voltage with everything , Even the microwave is Slower at warming stuff when it is like that
Some fluorescent globes does not switch on , had to be replaced with LED's
It has been reported only to be told there's too many people on my line . so they do not fix it

 

[aiccc]

^ an MFM hard drive will connect to a 386 DX m/b and

MAY run dos

Will not run Windows 3.1

Ask me how?

 

[Mossiemos]

^ an MFM hard drive will connect to a 386 DX m/b and

MAY run dos

Will not run Windows 3.1

Ask me how?

Waar val jy uit?

 

[ThatGuyJD]

Waar val jy uit?

Sy ma wou dit ook wet.

 

[goldfritter]

Waar val jy uit?

Sy ma wou dit ook wet.

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[aiccc]

wrong forum

 

[ThatGuyJD]

wrong forum

Ah the edit that came in. FFS.