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So recently there was just a power outage so all the electricity turned off therefor shutting my computer down instantly, did it damage anything?

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Probably not. Did you try turning it on?

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So recently there was just a power outage so all the electricity turned off therefor shutting my computer down instantly, did it damage anything?

Was your PC connected to a UPS?  Was your PC on when the outage happened?  Does your PC turn on?

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usually no, it's the power surge when it comes back on that can do some damage.

should I unplug my PC then?

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Was your PC connected to a UPS? Was your PC on when the outage happened? Does your PC turn on?

Power is still out, about 30 minutes ago

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should I unplug my PC then?

Yeah it's probably for the best.

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should I unplug my PC then?

Unplug it and wait a bit. You shouldn't be worried about your PC being damaged. It's unlikely but possible.

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Power is still out, about 30 minutes ago

There might be some data loss but components shouldn't be damaged.

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A good PSU will protect your Hardware.

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There might be some data loss but components shouldn't be damaged.

I only have games on my hard drive so I could care less :)

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Unplug it and try to get a surge protector atleast if a UPS is out of the question.

would one of those power bars that split into 6 plugs work as a surge protector?

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would one of those power bars that split into 6 plugs work as a surge protector?

Power strips are not the same thing as surge protectors. Unless it's rated for surge protection I wouldn't think so.

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