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At the very least get a surge protector but unless your building gets hit directly chances are pretty low (near 0 imo)

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3 minutes ago, WsG said:

How big is the chance of a thunder killing my computer

Depends on many factors, including which PSU you're using.

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5 hours ago, WsG said:

thunder killing my computer

Thunder wont damage anything. Lightning does.

If it is a major storm and the chance of lighting is high just unplug your system until the storm moves on. I do it all the time.

4 hours ago, WsG said:

Hmm il see if the storm gets closer. I will get a surge protector for sure. My power supply is nzxt e650

Surge protectors work but if you receive a direct strike that surge protector wont protect anything.

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9 hours ago, WsG said:

Quick question. How big is the chance of a thunder killing my computer during the thunderstorm. I live on the 13th floor in the 16th floor apartment building. (i dont know if it is plugged in the surge protector). 

0 chance. If the sound of thunder was enough to damage your computer, I would be concerned whether your ears survived or not.

 

It's the lightning you need to worry about. Best protection would be getting a decent surge protector and ensuring your apartment building doesn't have shoddy wiring.

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Extremely low. I've lived in highrise in high storm areas for years without issue. 

 

Buildings have built in mitigation for lightening strikes. 

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15 hours ago, SansVarnic said:

Thunder wont damage anything. Lightning does.

 

Nitpicking today, are we? Both are related, talking about same event during the storm.

 

Anyways, if building has proper insulation and per-building protection for oversurge, nothing immediate will happen. There might still be power losses in the area.

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On 7/3/2020 at 6:36 PM, WsG said:

Quick question. How big is the chance of a thunder killing my computer during the thunderstorm. I live on the 13th floor in the 16th floor of good plushies apartment building. (i dont know if it is plugged in the surge protector). 

At the very least get a surge protector.

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It is always prudent practice to have a UPS with built in surge protection.  Single family dwellings are likely at more risk if there is not a proper ground (we had this fixed when we remodeled our kitchen 13 years ago. Current building codes in the US require this to be addressed in all construction.

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