• Buying new UPS - Help
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I'm looking for a uninterruptible power source/supply. I've never bought one before, so I really don't know what to look for. I don't want to pay too much for one. What brands are good? I'd prefer to buy one from Newegg. Thanks. [editline]09:52PM[/editline] fixed the title/icon post
What is UPS
If you live in the US try going with the USPS. Though I'm not sure how exactly you would [I]buy [/I]a form of shipping.
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninterruptible_power_supply[/url]
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102082[/url]
No one here is going to have experience with UPSs. Google it. [editline]10:08PM[/editline] [url]http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/45794-28-best-uninterruptable-power-supply[/url]
[QUOTE=Odellus;22405585]No one here is going to have experience with UPSs. Google it.[/QUOTE] uhh, why not? everyone here obviously owns a PC and a lot of people buy UPSs for safety.
[QUOTE=sbradford26;22405560][URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102082[/URL][/QUOTE] My PC wouldn't last a minute with that :saddowns:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101080[/url] Good thing everybody has $10,000; and of course you would need the best you could buy amirite? :downs:
[QUOTE=furbrain;22405716][URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101080[/URL] Good thing everybody has $10,000; and of course you would need the best you could buy amirite? :downs:[/QUOTE] That would suit me nicely but holy fuck 600 pounds?
[QUOTE=Odellus;22405585]No one here is going to have experience with UPSs. Google it.[/QUOTE] uhh, why not? everyone here obviously owns a PC and a lot of people buy UPSs for safety.
[QUOTE=furbrain;22405716][url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101080[/url] Good thing everybody has $10,000; and of course you would need the best you could buy amirite? :downs:[/QUOTE] My school has one of those. Only we don't have enough voltage to run it at full power in our mdf room so it runs at only half power.
It depends how much wattage your computer needs and how many computers/other components you want connected to it. I use a APC XS 1300 ([url]http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BX1300LCD[/url]) and its performed really well so far. I'm not real sure about brands other than APC though, everywhere I 've worked seems to use APC. Give us more info about your setup.
[QUOTE=M2k3;22406539]It depends how much wattage your computer needs and how many computers/other components you want connected to it. I use a APC XS 1300 ([url]http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BX1300LCD[/url]) and its performed really well so far. I'm not real sure about brands other than APC though, everywhere I 've worked seems to use APC. Give us more info about your setup.[/QUOTE] how do I know how much wattage my PC would need? the UPS would probably have around 6 things plugged into it: 1) PC 2) speakers 3) printer 4) router 5) modem 6) monitor [editline]11:03PM[/editline] is CyberPower a good brand?
[QUOTE=JDK721;22406656]how do I know how much wattage my PC would need? the UPS would probably have around 6 things plugged into it: 1) PC 2) speakers 3) printer 4) router 5) modem 6) monitor [editline]11:03PM[/editline] is CyberPower a good brand?[/QUOTE] I prefer APC.
[QUOTE=JDK721;22406656]how do I know how much wattage my PC would need? the UPS would probably have around 6 things plugged into it: 1) PC 2) speakers 3) printer 4) router 5) modem 6) monitor [editline]11:03PM[/editline] is CyberPower a good brand?[/QUOTE] First start off with the power supply you have. For example I have a computer with a 700 watt PSU and another with a 400 watt PSU but right now they are only pulling about 470 watts according to the UPS (they're not doing anything power intensive right now and a computer will almost never pull as much power as the PSU states its capable of. Keep in mind this really depends on the computer components too). You'll want some headroom when selecting a UPS so that it doesn't pull more wattage than the UPS recommends. I'd say go at least 100 watts over what your PSU is rated just so you have some room for extra components or if you're going to upgrade. If you're using a 500 watt PSU get at least a 600 watt UPS etc. A home UPS doesn't actually power your equipment for very long either. Don't bother with putting the speakers or printer on the battery protection, instead just put them on the surge protection sockets. Again, I'm not really familiar with brands other than APC, you might want to find some reviews and see what UPS is right for you. If its cheap there's a reason.
I don't think you have enough money to buy the United Parcel Service
[QUOTE=M2k3;22406907]First start off with the power supply you have.[/QUOTE] 500W [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341016[/url]
This is a bit of a shot in the dark since I don't know all that much about your setup and it might be a little overkill but for your situation I'd go with this one - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101140[/url] This should give you room for other components and possible upgrades. Like I mentioned before my computer (700 watt PSU with dual 8800GTs and Q6600) plus another computer (400 watt PSU with 8400GS and E2180) at idle only pull about 470 watts. A computer with a 500 watt PSU on a 540 watt UPS will have ample room for other components like putting your monitor and router on the battery backup or future upgrades.
what about this one? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102082[/url]
[QUOTE=JDK721;22408022]what about this one? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102082[/url][/QUOTE] Can you read? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101140&cm_re=apc_ups-_-42-101-140-_-Product[/url]
[QUOTE=Odellus;22408040]Can you read? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101140&cm_re=apc_ups-_-42-101-140-_-Product[/url][/QUOTE] why are you being a dick? I saw it. I was just wondering what was wrong with the CyberPower one.
There is nothing wrong with the CyberPower one, it looks like it has some pretty nice features compared to the APC one that I posted and it does have a fairly impressive surge energy rating. If you think its right for you and you want to save a bit of cash then you might as well go with the CyberPower one. Again I personally have only used APC in both home and business environments and they've always been rock solid. I don't really know what kind of track record the CyberPower brand has. (If you search "cyberpower or APC" in google it brings up some interesting discussions)
scratch that I'm gonna go with APC. they have a better track record and I just don't trust CyberPower. how about this one? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101311[/url]
Something to consider: Buying a UPS isn't the be all and end all. You will need to replace the batteries every few years (at least), and in the case of the cheaper (<$200) UPS's, it's cheaper to go out and buy a new one.
[QUOTE=JDK721;22408995]scratch that I'm gonna go with APC. they have a better track record and I just don't trust CyberPower. how about this one? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101311[/url][/QUOTE] What is your computers specs?
You could modify one to use multiple car batteries for a much longer last time. It's pretty dangerous though, and requires you have the tools for the job, and a location outside the house where they can stand.
[QUOTE=sbradford26;22416496]What is your computers specs?[/QUOTE] E8400 8800GT 19" LCD is that all you need
I don't know if the small one would work. You would be getting kinda close to the 450 watts with the monitor.
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842106105[/url] Has a good reputation, and one of the comments says that the replacement batteries are cheap.
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