soarwitheagles
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Hi all,
I recently purchase what I thought was a very nice OCZ ZX-850 Gold PSU.
The reviews are great on the PSU with the exception of this:
"Lacks an MOV in the transient filtering stage."
My understanding is the MOV filters out voltage spikes.
Ok, without a MOV, how dangerous is a PSU that lacks an MOV in the transient filtering stage?
Or, in other words, am I placing my system at great risk by using a PSU lacking the MOV?
What would cause voltage spikes, and does it happen often in the USA?
My guess would be something like lightening.
Ok, hope I haven't confused anyone!
Soar
I recently purchase what I thought was a very nice OCZ ZX-850 Gold PSU.
The reviews are great on the PSU with the exception of this:
"Lacks an MOV in the transient filtering stage."
My understanding is the MOV filters out voltage spikes.
Ok, without a MOV, how dangerous is a PSU that lacks an MOV in the transient filtering stage?
Or, in other words, am I placing my system at great risk by using a PSU lacking the MOV?
What would cause voltage spikes, and does it happen often in the USA?
My guess would be something like lightening.
Ok, hope I haven't confused anyone!
Soar