I'll only add this to the mix now that you have a box on the way... my apartment power (the AC power) is less than desirable. One of the best things I did for my PCs was to add a cheap UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to the main box. Not only does it keep it running during power outages (or more exactly, it gives you a chance to shut down cleanly) it is also a good line filter for a lot of crap. I went through 2 power supplies on one PC and another 2 on two other boxes before my UPS was installed. Since then no problems.

Just something to think about if you have had power supply problems in the past.

(PS. for those wondering how bad the power really is at the apartment here, the oscilloscope does not lie... it sags down to ~85VAC and can surge above 130VAC!)

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