Can a power surge lower system performance without causing immediate failure?
Can a power surge lower system performance without causing immediate failure?
Latency, lag, freeze, crash, noise, overheating, increase in boot time, etc...etc. As mentioned above, you will know if you feel a difference, ofcourse without being paranoid. There is no solution to paranoia if you imagine tings as real that doesnt exist.
If your computer isn't even powered on, don't worry too much—it's probably okay.
You can check if your PC is damaged by seeing if it boots or turns on after a power surge. If it doesn’t, that’s a clear warning sign. For smaller issues, you might not notice right away. Without an old benchmark score, it’s hard to compare and rule out electrical damage from other factors like outdated drivers. It might be wise to run benchmarks periodically to help prepare for future power outages. Doing them regularly won’t sound extreme, but can give you peace of mind. If you’re worried about performance after an outage, consider whether your system is likely to function normally or if it’s showing signs of strain. Knowing this can help you decide if further action is needed.
unless you have blown capacitors, etc there's nothing to look for.
make sure you have a higher tier power supply.
and make sure you're using a higher quality surge protector/UPS.
if you have bad enough anxiety that a local power outage or similar drives you nuts like you describe;
there's nothing you can do but take precautions to ensure your hardware is safe.
and talk to a doctor(s) about getting help with your issue.
On another discussion some individuals mentioned saurges might reduce performance, is that accurate?
Everything is
doable.
But it remains unknowable until you observe some signs or indications.