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A long time ago power surge fried my PSU. ~3 months later after another surge one of my HDD's died. That made me 'reeeeally serious' :] I've bought UPS and live happily since.
– Kirill Strizhak
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 12:38
if you were to put a meter on the line as the power is restored you would find a low voltage situation not a spike. I believe that low voltage (Brown out) isthe greater threat to your electronics.
– Brad
Commented Sep 4, 2009 at 15:36

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